Top Fragrance

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 1999, Issue No.132, vol.XXI, No.1, p.16, Reg. No.406. Registered by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei, New Zealand. A cross between a hybrid seedling [(Mrs Bertha A. Harms x Salab) x Tama-ikari] x C.japonica Kramer’s Supreme, which first flowered in 1993. Flowers range from anemone to peony form, 8- 10 cm diameter x 4-4.5 cm deep, with about 12 petals and about 65 quite large petaloids plus many stamens. The colour is a deep pink (RHS.CC.52A) and the flower has a light scent. The plant is upright, and of average density and growth rate and flowers early to mid-season. The dark green leaves are 9 cm long x 5 cm wide.