Jay's Surprise
                    Jay's Surprise
| Species | Japonica | 
|---|---|
| Color | Deep red with yellow anthers and pink filaments | 
| Form | Semidouble to loose peony to anemone form | 
| Size | Large to very large | 
| Bloom Season | E-L | 
| Growth Rate | Vigorous | 
| Growth Characteristics | Spreading, open growth | 
| Leaf Characteristics | Dark green | 
| Originator | Jay & Debbie Ellis | 
| Place of Origination | U.S. - Keystone Heights, Florida | 
| Year of Registration / Origination | 2023 - ACS Registraton #3349 - first observed in 2018 | 
| Heritage | Sport of Japonica 'Ferris Wheel' | 
| Photographer | Jay Ellis | 
| ICR Link | https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Jay's Surprise |