Firstborn
Firstborn
| Species | Japonica |
|---|---|
| Color | Bright red with yellow anthers and white filaments |
| Form | Semidouble with petals standing apart |
| Size | Medium |
| Bloom Season | M |
| Growth Characteristics | Open, upright growth |
| Leaf Characteristics | Dark green |
| Originator | Rex H. Smelser, Louisiana |
| Place of Origination | U.S. - Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| Year of Registration / Origination | 1960 - ACS Registration #528 - first bloomed in 1957 |
| Heritage | Chance seedling |
| Photographer | Jim Pruckler |
| ICR Link | https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Firstborn |