Fortuna

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1980, vol.XI, No.5, p.18, Reg. No.155: A hybrid seedling, C.reticulata Buddha x C. x williamsii Donation, originated by P.R. McNab, Levin, New Zealand. It first flowered 1970. The plant has average, upright growth with dark green leaves, 14 cm x 4 cm and flowers early to late. The flower is semi-double with 20-24 petals, golden stamens, cream coloured filaments and is 13 cm across x 6.5 cm deep. The colour is rose­pink (RHS.CC.57D, red-purple group).