Zenobia

American Camellia Yearbook, 1994, p.63, colour photo between pp.64-65: Very large oriental red, peony form C.japonica chance seedling that blooms early to late. Originated by Zenobia M. Kendig, Lutherville, Maryland, USA. A 20 year old seedling that first bloomed 1985. Average flower size is 13.5 cm across x 8 cm deep with 16 petals, 9 petaloids, gold anthers and yellow filaments. Clusters of gold stamens between petal layers and central rabbit ears. Growth is upright, open and average in rate, with dark green leaves 13 cm long x 7 cm wide.