Old Faithful

ACRS, Camellia News, 2000, No.154, p.18, colour photo front cover, Reg. No.532. Originated by A. Schmierer, Nowra, NSW, Australia. Seed parent C.sasanqua Plantation Pink, pollen parent unknown. First flowered 1994. The semi-double to loose peony form flowers are deep pink to pale mauve pink (RHS.CC.62A to 69B and 75C), are 8 cm across x 4 cm deep, with 10-12 petals. Flowers abundantly early to mid-season on a vigorous, upright, open plant. Leaves dark green, matt, oval, apex pointed, serrate margins, 6.2 cm long x 1.8 cm wide. Unusual colour break.

朱國棟、蔡燦玉，2011. 《台灣茶花族譜》，p.201.

Old Faithful 老实喷泉(C. sasanqua)茶梅。茶花林目录，1992-2006, p19/28, No.856.半重瓣~牡丹型、粉红色底、淡粉雾边、中轮。2002年，茶花林先生从美国引入台湾。