Scintillating Fragrance

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 2002, Issue No.141, vol.XXII, No.5, p.11, Reg. No.435. Registered by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei, New Zealand. A cross between C.hybrid Hyperscent x C.japonica Tama-ikari, which first flowered in 1997. Flower form is variable from rose form double to peony. The glowing dark pink flowers (RHS.CC.58C) are 10 cm diameter x 5 cm deep, with about 25 petals, some of which are small but not petaloids. Stamens have bright yellow anthers on white filaments. The plant is upright, and of average density and growth rate with dark green leaves 10 cm long x 5 cm wide. Flowers have a good full honey-and-rose fragrance. Flowers mid-season to late.