Wild Silk

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1966, vol.IV, No.5, p.32, Reg. No.27: A hand pollinated seedling of C.reticulata ‘Wild Form’ x ‘Shot Silk’, (Dayinhong); originated by Dr Jane Crisp, Tirau, New Zealand. The flowers are a loose peony form, 12-15 cm across with 12-14 petals and up to 20 rabbit eared petaloids. The colour is rose-pink (RHS.CC. China rose 024/1- /2) The habit of growth is well furnished and erect. Leaves are long and narrow, midgreen with characteristic reticulata veining.