Pink Jewel

American Camellia Yearbook, 1973, p.194, Reg. No.1248: A 15 year old chance japonica seedling that first bloomed 1962. Originated by Ted Alfter, Bakersfield, California, USA. Plant growth is upright and average with dark green leaves, 10 cm long x 5 cm wide. The flower is formal double, rose-red; no anthers, filaments or petaloids. It has 50-60 petals and measures 10 cm across x 3.8 cm deep. Blooms are variable, solid colour and variegated blooms on the same plant. Flowers mid-season to late.

朱國棟、蔡燦玉，2011. 《台灣茶花族譜》，p.213.

Pink Jewel 粉宝石(C.japonica)红山茶。1973，美国加州Bakersfield，Ted Alfter培育选出。15年自然实生苗，初花1962年。完全形、玫瑰红、尖锐杯状瓣、偶有螺旋状、中〜大轮、 花瓣50〜60枚、花期1〜3月、树性直立、长势强。

Pink Jewel (粉宝石)一新竹市茶花产销班目录,2002-2006, p.33, P2.