Ilam Satin

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1975, vol.IX, No.3, p.4, Reg. No.113: A chance seedling from C.japonica seed obtained from John Sobeck, California, USA by Mrs A.M. Coker, Christchurch, New Zealand. It first flowered 1972. Growth is slow and dense with dark green leaves that measure 9 cm x 6 cm. The flower is anemone to peony form with 12 petals, about 50 petaloids, golden anthers and cream filaments. The colour is RHS.CC. Red Group 51A-B; size 13 cm across x 5 cm deep. The blooms have an unusual open centre.