John Newsome
                    John Newsome
| Species | Reticulata hybrid | 
|---|---|
| Color | Red | 
| Form | Semidouble | 
| Size | Large | 
| Bloom Season | M-L | 
| Growth Rate | Average | 
| Growth Characteristics | Spreading growth | 
| Leaf Characteristics | Dark green | 
| Originator | Frank Pursel | 
| Place of Origination | U.S. - Oakland, California | 
| Year of Registration / Origination | 1983 - ACS Registration #1869 - first bloomed in 1981 | 
| Heritage | Reticulata 'Crimson Robe' x (Reticulata 'Cornelian' x Reticulata 'Crimson Robe') | 
| Photographer | Randolph Maphis | 
| ICR Link | https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=John Newsome |