Sun Storm

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 2005, Issue No.150, vol.XXIV, No.2, p.36, Reg. No.468. Registered by R.J. Macdonald, Waiuku, New Zealand. a 15 year old chance seedling which first flowered in 1995. Flower is a 6 petalled single, 5 cm across x 3 cm deep. Colour is dark red (RHS.CC.59B) with blackish veining. Anthers are rich yellow, and the dark red filaments are fused for two-thirds of their length. Plant growth is average, dense and slow, with dark green leaves 6 cm long x 2.5 cm wide. Flowers early to late. Champion miniature seedling, 2004 NZ National Show.