Radiating Fragrance

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 2002, Issue No.141, vol.XXII, No.5, p.12, Reg. No.439. Registered by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei, New Zealand. A cross between C.hybrid Fragrant One and C.japonica Scentasia, which first flowered in 1997. The flower is a rose form double, variegated, very light pink (RHS.CC.49D) with very dark pink sectors (RHS.CC.52C). Flower is 10.5 cm diameter x 5.5 cm deep, with 35-45 petals, about 5 of them approaching petaloids in size. There is a loose but well-defined mass of stamens with ivory coloured filaments. Flower has a medium-strong fruity scent. The plant is upright, and of average density and growth rate with dark green leaves 10 cm long x 6 cm wide. Blooms mid-season to late.