(C.hybrid), New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, vol.XIV, No.8,

 p.14, Reg No.246: Originated by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei,

New Zealand as a seedling of Bertha Harms x (Salab

x Scentuous). It is 6 years old and flowered 1985. The plant

is a rapid grower with open growth and dark green leaves,

 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm. The peony form flowers have 30 petals, about

10 petaloids and some stamens with white filaments and yellow

anthers. Flower size is 9-10 cm across x 6.5 cm deep and colour

 is very pale, ivory pink with deeper pink shading on the

edge of the petals. (RHS.CC.36D) It has a strong

C.lutchuensis fragrance. Flowers

mid-season to late.