Tommy Weeks

American Camellia Yearbook, 1983, p.165, Reg. No.1911: A very large, deep red, semi-double, C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ (Dataohong) x Jean Pursel seedling that blooms early to mid-season. Originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1982. Average flower size, 13 cm across with crinkled petals. Some veining in the petals is a darker red. Plant growth is upright, average and medium with dark green serrated leaves, 12.8 cm long x 4.5 cm wide.