Lillian A.

American Camellia Yearbook, 1982, p.174, Reg. No.1815: A very large, deep pink, peony form, C.reticulata chance seedling of Buddha. Early flowering. Originated by L.G. McKeevan, Orinda, California, USA. First bloomed 1974. Average size, 16 cm across x 5.5 cm deep with 22-24 petals and 10-12 petaloids, gold anthers and cream filaments. Outer two rows of petals shade to lighter pink margins. Plant growth is dense and rapid with dark green leaves, 11 cm long x 5.5 cm wide.