Dixie Belle

American Camellia Yearbook, 1980, p.162, Reg. No.1632: A large, blush pink, anemone form C.japonica chance seedling, early to mid-season flowering; originated by Mrs Herman Johnson, Madison, Florida, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1977. Average size flower, 12.5 cm across and 5 cm deep with 20 petals, 8 petaloids and rabbit ears, yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The flower shades from white, blush pink to deeper pink on out­side petals. Stamens not in the centre and also outside the petaloids. Plant growth is spreading, medium in rate with dark green leaves, 9 cm long x 4 cm wide.