L'Ange Bleu

International Camellia Journal 2014, p.152 with colour photo; European Reg. No. 91.  Originated by Roger Salaȕn, “Stervinou”, Guipronvel, France. A 16-year old plant, first flowered 2008, parentage unknown. Plant is upright with rapid growth. Dark green, elliptic, reticulata type leaves, 12 cm x 5 cm. Flower is a loose informal double, colour rose lavender, 13-14 cm diameter x 4-5 cm deep. Loose stamens among the central petaloids, anthers yellow, filaments white. Long mid-season flowering, flowers fall whole.