Showfire

ACRS., 1989, Camellia News, No.111, p.12, Reg. No.366: Originated by Donal Coe, Albury, N.S.W., Australia. A chance seedling of Wildfire that first bloomed 1985. A deep red, (RHS.CC.64B with 46A veining) single of 6 petals, campanulate form, 10 cm across x 4.5 cm deep. Central stamen cylinder with filaments joined for their lower half, becoming red with age. Leaves mid-green, matt, elliptic, apex acuminate, margins serrate, 7 cm x 4.5 cm. Flowers early to mid-season. A fast growing, upright plant.