Côtes d'Armor

Côtes d’Armor. (C.hybrid) ICS Journal, 2008, p.121 with colour photos; A cross between the C.x williamsii Mary Jobson x the C.reticulata x C.saluenensis Inspiration. First flowered in 1996 at circa 22 years. Originated by Fañch Le Moal, Guingamp, France, on behalf of the Camellia Association of Guingamp. See also ICS Journal, 2004, pp18-19, “Baptism of ‘Côtes D’Armor’. An average upright plant of rapid growth rate. Flowers mid-season. Semi-double, red-purple (RHSCC N57C, fading to 67C). Diameter 12-15 cm x 5-6 cm deep. Spent flowers fall whole.