Hot Lips

ACS, The Camellia Journal, June 2004, p.28, colour photo p.29, Reg. No.2621. First bloomed in 2001. A chance seedling originated by Dr James Habel and propagated by Capt. Doug Simon, Norfolk, Va., USA. The dark red semi-double bloom has 20 long, channelled petals with yellow anthers and white filaments. Flower size is 10 cm across. American Camellia Yearbook, 2004, p.92, colour photo p.c2. Flowers mid-season. Plant is upright with average growth rate.