Lorriane Cross

American Camellia Yearbook, 1973, p.193, Reg. No.1239: A 5 year old hand pollenated japonica seedling (Anne Witman x Tiffany); originated by Mrs M.J. Witman, Macon, Georgia, USA. Plant growth is spreading and medium with dark green leaves, 8 cm x 6 cm. The peony form, deep, fire red bloom has gold anthers and white filaments. There are about 20 petals and 15 petaloids. It measures 13 cm across x 7.5 cm deep and flowers very early. Petals curl up and twist in every direction, dividing to expose several fasciciles of stamens.