Jo-Jo

American Camellia Yearbook, 1981, p.100. Reg. No.1756: A miniature, raspberry red, semi-double C.reticulata chance seedling of 'Shot Silk', (Dayinhong) , early to late blooming, originated by I.J. Movich, La Verne, California, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1944. Average flower size, 5.5 cm across x 2.5 cm deep with 16 petals. Anthers are yellow and filaments white. Plant growth is upright, open and medium in rate with light green leaves, 6 cm x 2.5 cm. Orthographic variant: 'Jo Jo'.