Crowning Glory

American Camellia Yearbook, 1977, p.208, Reg. No.1451: Medium size blush pink, formal double that flowers mid-season to late. A 16 year old chance C.japonica seedling that first bloomed 1976. Originated by David Feathers, Lafayette, California, USA. The anemone form, loose with upright petals, bloom is white centre, lavender with pink tips, 9-11 petals, numerous petaloids, yellow anthers, white filaments. Average size 6cm across by 3.5cm deep. Blooms early to late. Plant growth, upright, dense and medium in rate with mid-green leaves, 9cm x 4cm.