Scarlet Ballerina

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1992, Issue No.112, vol.XVIII, No.5, p.6, Reg. No.292: Originated by Les Jury, New Plymouth, New Zealand. A 13 year old seedling that first bloomed 1987. A cross between C.japonica ‘Fuyajo’ (Kon-wabisuke) x Zambo. Plant growth is upright, average density and medium growth rate with leaves 9 cm long x 4 cm wide. The flowers are guardsman red (RHS.CC.45A), small size, semi-double, 8 cm across x 6 cm deep with 25-28 petals, about 3 petaloids, aureolin (yellowish) anthers and mallow purple filaments. Heavy flowering, mid-season and is hose-in-hose type with tiered petal arrangement.