Easy Virtue

ACS., May, 1989, The Camellia Journal, vol.44, No.2, p.9, Reg. No.2134: Very large size, bright red with dark red veining, single(C.reticulata, ‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x C.granthamiana) x Mouchang. Blooms early to mid-season. Originated by Walter F. Homeyer, Macon, Georgia, USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1989, p.121, colour photo [p.132]: The 14 year old plant first bloomed 1977. Average flower size, 17 cm across x 5.5 cm deep with 6-7 petals. Plant growth is upright, spreading and rapid in rate. Random growth of very large leaves (16 cm x 7.5 cm) interspersed with small, vegetatively notched leaves 12.5 cm x 6cm.