Rudy Tatum

American Camellia Yearbook, 1981, p.105, Reg. No.1749: A very large, red with deeper veining, semi-double, C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x [(C.reticulata ‘Cornelian’ (Damanao) x C.japonica Mrs D.W Davis) x C.reticulata ‘Cornelian’]), mid-season to late blooming. Originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 6 year old seedling first bloomed 1980. Size is 16 cm across x 7.5 cm deep. Plant growth is upright and medium with dark green leaves, 12.5 cm x 7.8 cm. Orthographic error: ‘Ruby Tatum’