Good Fragrance

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 2001, Issue No.138, vol.XXII, No.2, p.20, Reg. No.422. Registered by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei, New Zealand. A cross between C.hybrid Fragrant One x C.yuhsienensis, which first flowered in 1997. Flower is a large semi-double, 10 cm diameter x 5 cm deep, having about 15 petals of heavy texture plus 3 petaloids. The petal colour shades from a dark orange-red (RHS.CC.53D) edge to a mid-pink centre (RHS.CC.62A). The stamens form a solid clump with the petaloids. The plant is average in size, habit and growth rate with dark green leaves 8 cm long x 4 cm wide. The flower has a honeysuckle or raspberry scent.