Tracey Spencer

ACRS., 1970, Camellia News, No.40, p.27, Reg. No.131: Originated by Mr & Mrs F.N. Spencer, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. A seedling of the wild form reticulata that first flowered 1969. Plant habit is upright and vigorous. Flowers are 15 cm across x 7.5 cm deep; rose coloured and early blooming. The semi-double flowers have 15 crimped and fluted petals. The glossy, dark green, reticulate leaves are 8 cm x 5 cm and distinctly serrate.