Orsola Poggi

International Camellia Society, 2023. Splendid Sasanquas, an International Ornament, p.29. (Flower) Blush, semidouble, medium to large, early (Oct-Nov), (Leaf) lanceolate ,(Growth) upright, (Species) C. hiemalis, (Birth place) Italy, (Record) 2020, (Note)released by Camelia d'oro, Oggebbio,(Reporter) G. Motta.  

Originated from a seedling in Villa Anelli (Oggebbio – Lake Maggiore), Italy.  Dedicated to Orsola Poggi, wife of Andrea Corneo, president of the Italian Camellia Society, for the new arrival of daughter Fiammetta.  Flower: shape simple; large size; diameter 8-10 cm; petals 7-9, shape round (sometimes heart-shaped); form flat and sometimes crispy, margin linear with a few incisions; color from light pink to pink flesh RHS CC = 62C-62D (sometimes 69A); no variegation; many stamens in apricot style;  Leaf: length cm 4-6;  width cm 2,3-3,2; leaf index (length / width) 1,81; shape ovate; leaf apex acute, briefly serrated margin; color upper dark green RHS CC = 141A, background olive green RHS CC =141C.  Plant: open growth; early flowering time (end of September – end of November). Other data: The flowers have a strong scent.  The cultivar was presented for the first time at the exhibition “Giardinity” at Villa Pisani Scalabrin near Padoa.