Bumble Bee

American Camellia Yearbook, 1973, p.188, Reg. No.1229: A 4 year old hybrid cross (C.japonica Debutante x C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’), first flowered 1970; originated by George Priest, Bakersfield, California, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 10 cm long by 6 cm wide. The anemone to loose peony form bloom is fluorescent pink with 12-15 petals and 25-30 petaloids. It measures 10.5 cm across by 7.5 cm deep. Blooms early to mid-season. Has deeply serrated foliage. Sport: Bumble Bee Variegated.

朱國棟、蔡燦玉，2011. 《台灣茶花族譜》，p.37.

Bumble Bee  大黄蜂  (C. reticulata hyb.)   云南茶杂交种 。 1973，美国加州 Bakersfield，George Priest 培育选出 。 C. japonica 'Debutante’（首演女郎）x C. reticulata 'Crimson Robe'(大桃红）。 牡丹〜半重瓣唐子形、粉红色、大轮(10 x 7.5cm)、花期12〜2月、树性直立、长势强。4年实生苗、初花 1970 年，突变种：Bumble Bee Variegated。

Bumble Bee (青竹)一陈念舟，1986,杜鹃谷花园目录，p.8. No.106.