(C.rusticana x C.lutchuensis), American Camellia Yearbook, 1970, p.163, Reg. No.1092:

A 7 year old controlled cross hybrid that first bloomed 1964. Female parent P.I.223187

C.japonica var. rusticana Yoshida and male parent P.I.226756 C.lutchuensis. Originated by

Dr William L. Ackerman, Glenn Dale, Maryland, USA. Commercially introduced 1966 and a

description was published in the Crops Research Division, release U.S.D.A.,1966. Plant

growth is spreading, average density and medium in rate with light green leaves, 6 cm long x

4 cm wide. The peony form bloom is deep pink with orange-yellow anthers and pale yellow

filaments. It measures 5.5 cm across x 3 cm deep with 10 petals and 12 petaloids. It blooms

early to mid-season. It has a pleasant fragrance similar to sweet osmanthus. Received an

Award of Merit in 1982 from the RHS. Chinese synonym: ‘Fenxiang’.