Gordon Howell

American Camellia Yearbook, 1982, p.172, Reg. No.1837: A very large, rose-red semi-double C.reticulata hybrid (‘Crimson Robe’ [Dataohong] x Jean Pursel); mid-season to late blooming. Originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 8 years old seedling first flowered 1981. Average flower size is 13 cm across x 6 cm deep with 25 petals, yellow anthers. Petals veined red. Plant growth is upright and average in rate with dark green leaves, 10 cm x 7.5 cm.