Scarlet Ribbons

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Dec. 2013, p.28 with colour photo; Regn. No.2897; Originated and registered by C.M. & Lillian Gordy, Ocala, Fla., USA. ACS, Yearbook, 2013, p.139 with colour photo; Propagated by Loch Laurel Nursery, Valdosta, Georgia. An 11 year old seedling of Jean Clere, first flowered 2006. Medium size, 10cm diameter x 7cm deep, flower is loose peony to rose form double, vibrant red. Stamens shown in photo dispersed among central petals, gold anthers and cream filaments. Flowers fall whole. Plant is spreading and open, with average growth rate. Mid-green leaves average 10cm x 4.5cm with medium serration. Flowers midseason.