Aurora's Bluebird

ACRS, 1984, Camellia News, No.91, p.22, Reg. No.317: Originated by T.E. Pierson, Hurstville, N.S.W. Australia. A C.reticulata Balderdash chance seedling, first flowered 1980. Flower, informal double, 12.5 cm across by 8.5 cm deep, rose pink with distinct lavender overtones, particularly on edge of petals. Flowers mid-season to late. Plant habit, open and spreading with 10.7 cm x 4 cm, dark green, slightly ovate, reticulate leaves.