| Species: |
Reticulata hybrid |
| Color: |
Carmine pink with gold anthers and yellow filaments |
| Form: |
Semidouble |
| Size: |
Very large |
| Bloom Season: |
VE |
| Growth Rate: |
Vigorous |
| Growth Characteristics: |
Upright, spreading growth |
| Leaf Characteristics: |
Dark green |
| Originator: |
Houghton Hall |
| Place of Origination: |
U.S. - San Anselmo, California |
| Year of Registration / Origination: |
1987 - ACS Registration #2069 - first bloomed in 1981 |
| Heritage: |
Seedling of Reticulata 'Tali Queen' |
| Photographer: |
Randolph Maphis |
| ICR Link: |
http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Big Dipper |
| ACS Registration |
https://acs-cdn-e0eee5cdezb2dqdm.z03.azurefd.net/assets/2069-Big Dipper.pdf |