Les Berg

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1972, vol.VII, No.4, p.6, Reg. No.61: A chance reticulata seedling that first flowered 1968. Originated by Mr & Mrs L. Berg, Whakatane, New Zealand. The plant has rapid, upright growth, the foliage is mid-green, reticulate with sharp, distinct serrations, keeled, apex recurved. The flower is a loose, peony form with 18 petals and some petaloids. Petal margins have heavy, multiple notches and darker veining. The colour is RHS.CC.Red Group, 53C-D and size 14 cm across x 5 cm deep. For colour photo see front cover, 1986, New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, vol.XIV, No.8.