Adele Clairmont

Mark S. Cannon, Scion Catalogue, 1963-1964, p.1 and ACS, 1963, The Camellia Journal, vol.18, No.1, back cover; American Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.226, Reg. No.701: SCCS, No.62-37. A light pink, formal double, originated by Mrs John H. Clairmont, Glendale, California, USA. A 10-year-old seedling that bloomed for the first time in 1959. Flowers are 9-10 cm in diameter and 5 cm in depth and come in mid-season on a vigorous, compact, upright plant.