Richard Gorham

American Camellia Yearbook, 1959, p.280, Reg. No.407: A 6 year old chance seedling, originated by Mrs Richard S. Gorham, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA, that first bloomed 1958. Plant growth is rapid, upright and dense. The pointed, dark green leaves are 12.5 cm long x 5 cm wide. The semi-double, red flowers, 14-15 cm across x 4.5 cm deep, have 20 petals, 3-5 petaloids and yellow stamens and resemble ‘Herme’, (Hikarugenji) in form. Flowers mid-season to late.