Dr. Dan Nathan

American Camellia Yearbook, 1981, p.97, Reg. No.1732: A very large, deep red, semi-double, C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ (Datao­hong) x C.lutchuensis) that blooms mid-season to late; originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 7 year old seedling first bloomed 1978. Average sized flowers 13.5 cm across x 6 cm deep. Plant growth upright and rapid with dark green leaves, heavily textured and serrated, 10.5 cm long x 6 cm wide.See colour plate front cover ACS., 1982, The Camellia Journal, vol.37, No.1. Sport: Dr Dan Nathan Variegated.