Lacy Love

American Camellia Yearbook, 1980, p.168, Reg. No.1647: A very large, pink, semi-double C.reticulata (‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x Jean Pursel) blooms mid-season to late. Originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 6 year old seedling first bloomed 1979. Average flower size 15.5 cm across x 7.5 cm deep with a pinkish-yellow cluster of petaloids and yellow anthers. Petals veined deeper red, heavy texture. Plant growth upright, open and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, heavily veined, serrate, 13 cm long x 8 cm wide. Sport: Lacy Love Variegated.