Omega Red

ACS, The Camellia Journal, June 2008, p.32 with colour photo, Regn No. 2714. A solid coloured sport of Omega. First observed and propagated in 1994 by Jerry Hogsette of Gainesville, Fla., USA. A 12.7 cm diameter x 6.5-7.5 deep, light red with darker undertones (veining), semi-double flower with a few petaloids. Yellow anthers and pink filaments. Heavy petal texture and flowers mid-season. Plant is upright, spreading and vigorous. American Camellia Yearbook, 2008, p.123 with colour photo; Dark green leaves are 10 cm x 3.2 cm.