Dr. R. P. McDonald

American Camellia Yearbook, 1982, p.171, Reg. No.1793: A very large, burgundy red, semi-double to peony form C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x [1OX = C.reticulata ‘Cornelian’ (Damanao) x C.japonica Mrs D.W. Davis]), mid-season to late flowering; originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1979. Average flower size, 11.5 cm wide x 5 cm deep.