High Fever

ACS, Aug. 1996, The Camellia Journal, vol.51, No.2, p.31, Reg. No.2383. A very large, deep rose, loose peony form hybrid of ‘Cornelian’ (Damanao), which flowers mid-season. Originated by Houghton S. Hall, San Anselmo, Calif., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1996, p.3, colour photo before p.1. The 20 year old seedling first flowered in 1982. Flower size is 15 cm across x 10 cm deep, with 18 petals, 4-5 petaloids, golden anthers and yellow-white filaments. Blooms have very heavy texture and unique colour. Plant growth is upright, open and vigorous, with dull dark green leaves 11.5 cm long x 5.7 cm wide.