High Sierra

ACS, Aug. 1996, The Camellia Journal, vol.51, No.2, p.31, Reg. No.2379. A very large spiraea pink, loose peony form seedling of Lilette Witman. Flowers mid-season to late. Originated by Houghton S. Hall, San Anselmo, Calif., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1996, p.3, colour photo before p.1. The 14 year old seedling first flowered in 1990. Average flower size is 15 cm across x 6.5 cm deep, with 25 petals, yellow anthers and white filaments. Plant growth is upright, spreading and rapid, with dull dark green leaves 15 cm long x 5.7 cm wide.