Penny Smith

ACS., Aug.1987. The Camellia Journal, vol.43. No.2, p.6, Reg. No.2052: Large, deep. vibrant red. peony form C.japonica chance seedling. Blooms mid-season. Origi­nated by Walter L. Smith, Tylertown, Mississippi, USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1987, p.83, reg. No.2052 with colour photo between pp.60-61: The 15 years old seedling first bloomed 1982. Average flower size, 12.5 cm across x 6 cm deep with 22 large and curled petals and 154 petaloids. Plant growth is upright, average and medium in rate with dark green leaves, 11 cm x 5.2 cm. Synonym: ‘Miss Penny Smith’.