Temple Festival

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1972, vol.VII, No.6, p.33, Reg. No.66: A seedling from C.reticulata Buddha x ‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong), originated by D.G. O’Toole, Ohope, New Zealand that first bloomed 1969. The plant has an open, spreading habit, with light green leaves, 12 cm x 5 cm. The flower is semi-double with 19 petals, the centre ones being upright and folded, size is 16 cm across x 10 cm deep; colour RHS.CC., Red Purple Group 58B with darker veining. Mid-season blooming.