Fortieth Anniversary

ACS., 1985, The Camellia Journal, vol.40, No.4, p.47, Reg. No.1985: A very large, ruby-red semi-double C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ x [C.reticulata Arch of Triumph x C.japonica Mrs D.W. Davis]), early flowering. Originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1983. Average flower size is 13 cm across. Plant growth is upright, spreading and rapid in rate with dark green leaves measuring 11 cm x 5.5 cm.