Margaret G Gill

American Camellia Yearbook, 2009, p.114 with colour photo; Regn No.2761; A cross, first flowered 2002, of [C.pitardii var. yunnanica x C.reticulata hybrid Forty-Niner] x [(C.pitardii var. yunnanica x C.fraterna) x C.japonica Tom Knudsen]. Originated by Daniel Charvet, Heartwood Nursery, Fort Bragg, Calif., USA, and registered by Margaret Gill, Atherton, Calif. Medium size flower is 9 cm diameter x 5 cm deep, orchid picotee shaded darker towards the edges. Golden anthers and white filaments. 19-22 petals. An upright, open plant with average growth rate. Dark green leaves average 7.5 cm x 3.2 cm. Flowers early to mid-season. Note; SCCS, Supplementary List 2011 has ‘Purple Gown’ (Zipao) instead of Forty-Niner.