Jinhuan

Collected Papers, International Symposium on C.chrysantha, 8-11th January 1994; p.172. “Selecting and Breeding new Camellia Varieties of C.reticulata.”. Crimson, peony form of 25-28 petals; outer petals flat, inner petals wavy; 9-10 cm across. Many stamens arranged in circular rows, divided into several groups among the petals, becoming several flower centres. Pistil is degenerate and divided to the base. Blooms mid-season to late. Leaves are broad-ovate, 8.5-10 cm long x 4.3-5.3 cm wide.