John Hall

American Camellia Yearbook, 1986, p.92, Reg. No.2012: A very large, deep, apri­cot pink semi-double C.reticulata chance seedling of Mouchang with the flowering season mid to late. Originated by Houghton Hall, San Anselmo, California, USA. The 10 year old seedling first bloomed 1981. Average flower size, 15 cm across x 6 cm deep with 11 petals, golden anthers and yellow-white filaments. Flower has double the number of petals and a higher pro­file than Mouchang with a rabbit eared overall appearance. Plant growth is upright, spread­ing and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 15 cm x 7 cm with coarse serration. Sport: John Hall Variegated.