Kuro Delight

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Nov. 1999, p.19, Reg. No.2506. Semi-double, maroon, with yellow anthers and white filaments. Long blooming season, cold hardy to -15° F. Originated by Dr William L. Ackerman, Ashton, Md., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1999, p.4, colour photo before p.1. A seedling of Kuro-tsubaki x ‘Variety Z’ (Z). The 17 year old seedling first flowered in 1987. Average flower size is 10 cm across x 5 cm deep, with 20 petals. Plant growth is slow and spreading. The dark green leaves are 12.7 cm long x 4.2 cm wide.