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Dancing Flame
Species: Non-reticulata hybrid
Color: Rich, deep scarlet with gold anthers and cream filaments; stamens are interspersed with the petals
Form: Semidouble to loose peony form with 16-18 petals and occasionally a few petaloids; the upstanding petals are fluted and frilled at the edges
Size: Medium
Bloom Season: M
Growth Rate: Average
Growth Characteristics: Spreading, dense growth
Leaf Characteristics: Medium green with high serration like 'Black Magic'
Originator: Neville Haydon
Place of Origination: New Zealand - Papakura
Year of Origination / Registration: 2010 - NZCS Registration #486 - first bloomed in 2002
Heritage: Non-reticulata hybrid 'Peggy Burton' x Japonica 'Black Magic'
Photographer: Mark Crawford - Loch Laurel Nursery
ICR Link: http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Dancing Flame