Red Viola

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Aug. 2002, p.21, colour photo p.20, Reg. No.2578. A chance seedling with flowers an unusual shade of red, with lighter and darker veining. Single, with yellow anthers and white to pink filaments. Originated by John L. Spencer, Lakeland, Fla., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 2002, p.130, colour photo p.c11. The 10 year old seedling first flowered 1998. Flowers measure 7.5 cm across x 3.8 cm deep. Flowers early to late. Plant is upright and vigorous with dark green leaves 10.8 cm long x 3.8 cm wide.