Hongfengwei

Gao, Jiyin, 2007, The Identification....Outstanding Camellias, p.192; Originated in the Chengdu area, Sichuan, China, and cultivated at Nanjiao Park, Chengdu. A sister cultivar of Huafengwei. Flowers red, semi-double to peony, medium to large. Petals long-rounded, waved, small petals and stamens mixed in the centre. Leaves dark green, small-elliptic, waved edges, shiny. Upright, vigorous growth. Flowers mid-season to late.

Hongfengwei. (Camellia japonica)  Synonym: None  Originate: Sichuan  Characteristics: Plant vigorous ,with medium open crown. Leaves green, elliptic, with apex apiculate, base broad obtuse, margins slightly reflexed, measured 8 cm to 9 cm across by 4 cm to 5 cm wide. serrate shallow and sparse. Flowers are bright red. Petals rounded with apex deep notched, edge somewhat wavy. Most stamens normal, with filaments combined as tubular at basal part. Petaloids by a few stamens, tiny, floral diameter 7 cm to 10 cm, medium floral abundance. Blooms February to April, at fully blooming march.  Key points of identification: Leaves are brilliant green, petals with margins wavy, petaloids by a few stamens.