Peggy Stewart

American Camellia Yearbook, 1956, p.64, Reg. No.283: A 7 year old chance seedling; originated by John S. Gelder, San Fernando, California, USA that first flowered 1953. Plant habit is upright, dense and medium with leaves 8 cm x 5 cm.The flowers, 6-7.5 cm across x 3.8-5 cm deep, are a clear, brilliant red and, in form, resembles Professor Sargent, but are peony centered with 7-11 petals and 30-50 petaloids. Flowers mid-season to late.