Buisson Romantique

Buisson Romantique. (C. japonica), International Camellia Journal 2014, p.149 with colour photo; European Reg. No. 76.  Originated and propagated by Alain Jouno. Registered by Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne, Le Chatellier, France. To be further propagated by a nursery.  A 4 year old plant, first flowered 2014, parentage unknown. Plant has spreading growth at average rate. The flower is a semi-double, 9 cm diameter x 5 cm deep, colour pink, stamens columnar with yellow anthers and white filaments. Leaves mid-green, keeled, 8.5 cm x 4 cm. Flowers early.