Miss Lakeland

ACS, The Camellia Journal, June 2005, p.8, colour photo p.9, Reg. No.2643; A chance seedling that first flowered 1980. Originated by Mrs Helen McDowell, Lakeland, Fla, USA, and propagated by Shirah’s Camellia Nursery. The 5.7 cm diameter flower is rose form to formal double, with red striping on a pink background. Flowers early to mid-season. American Camellia Yearbook, 2005, p.45, colour photo p.C6; Plant is upright with vigorous growth. Dark green leaves are 9 cm x 3.8 cm.