R. L. Brent (Pursel)

American Camellia Yearbook, 1982, p.177, Reg. No.1823 invalidly as ‘R.L. Brent’: Very large, rose red, semi-double C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x [C.reticulata ‘Cornelian’ (Damanao) x C.japonica Mrs D.W. Davis]). Medium to late blooming. Originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1979, Average flower size, 15.5 cm across x 7.5 cm deep. Heavy tex­tured petals, stamens hidden until fully open. Plant growth is upright and rapid with dark green, heavily serrated leaves, 13 cm x 6 cm. Sport: R.L. Brent Variegated.