(C.x hiemalis), American Camellia Yearbook, 1962-1963, p.214, Reg. No.623: A 6 year old

chance C.sasanqua seedling of Crimson Tide that first bloomed in 1959; originated by Tom

Dodd, Jr., Semmes, Alabama, USA. Plant growth is upright and dense, rapid in rate with dark

green leaves, 6 cm long by 3.5 cm wide. The deep red, semi-peony form flowers are 9-10 cm

across and 3.8 cm deep and have 20-15 petals and 25-30 petaloids. The stamens are yellow.

Has similar characteristics to Sparkling Burgundy. Flowers early. Received the Ralph Peer

Sasanqua Award in 1965.

FOGLIA:  medio grande, tondeggiante, convessa, dentata. Fioritura in medio mperiodo.

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