Caroline Morton

ACRS, 1970, Camellia News, No.40, p.26, Reg. No.116: Originated by Mrs Lenore Ridley, Victoria, Australia. A chance seedling found growing under C.japonica ‘Magnoliiflora’ (Hagoromo) in 1963. First bloomed 1968. the 11-12.5 cm wide light blush pink semi-double, with hose-in-hose flowers, are produced mid-season on a vigorous, upright plant. there are 14-16 petals with an occasional petaloid. The bright green, acuminate, lanceolae leaves are 8 cm x 6 cm with distinct veining.