Karaka Gem

NZCS Camellia Bulletin, No.171, March 2012, p.13 with colour photo. Regn No.493. A seedling of Haydon’s Compact, pollen parent unknown, first flowered in 2006. Plant is spreading, dense, and has a slow growth rate. Matt dark green leaves are small, 5 cm x 2 cm. Pink flower is RHSCC 64D, formal double, with about 70 petals, which are lightly cupped and slightly notched, plus about 10 small, folded centre petals. No stamens. Flowers midseason to late. Originated by Neville Haydon, Papakura, NZ.