Softly Fragrant

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 2002, Issue No.141, vol.XXII, No.5, p.11, Reg. No.436. Registered by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei, New Zealand. A cross between C.hybrid Fragrant One x C.japonica Scentasia, which first flowered in 1997. The flower is peony form, 10 cm diameter x 5.5 cm deep, with 10 petals and about 5 flag petals inside the somewhat compact mass of petaloids (around 70-90) admixed with visible stamens. The flower is pale pink (RHS.CC.49D) and has a light, somewhat spicy scent. Plant is of average height, upright and rapid growing, with dark green leaves 9 cm long x 5 cm wide. Flowers mid-season to late.