Miss Mandie

American Camellia Yearbook, 1968, p.134. Reg. No.998: A 9 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1963; originated by Neal Cox. Georgetown, South Carolina, USA. Plant growth is upright, dense and medium with dark green leaves, 10 cm. long x 5.5 cm wide. The semi-double to full peony form bloom, similar to Tomorrow, is 13-15 cm across. Deep red with golden anthers and white filaments. Broad guard petals, slightly crinkled, with twisted and curled petals interspersed with stamens forming a deep centre. Blooms mid-season. Sport: Miss Mandie Supreme. Chinese synonym ‘Mandi Xiaojie’.