Golden Glimmer

ACRS, Camellia News, Autumn 2003, No.161, p.8, Reg. No.547. Originated by Geoffrey and Colleen Sherrington, Balwyn North, Vic., Australia. A controlled cross between a wild form of C.reticulata (seed parent) x an unnamed hybrid seedling (Suzanne Withers x C.nitidissima) – amended parentage as per ACRS Camellia News, Autumn 2005, No.167, p.18. First flowered 2000. The semi-double flower is white with the faintest pink blush, and a light shading of yellow at base of petals, 15 cm diameter x 7 cm deep. Flowers freely mid-season on an upright, spreading plant of medium growth. Leaves dark green, keeled, obovate, 8 cm long x 5 cm wide. Long lasting flowers.