Dorothy Copeland

American Camellia Yearbook, 1972, p.129, Reg. No.1213: A 4 year old chance C.japonica seedling that first bloomed 1968; originated by Clyde X. Copeland, Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Plant growth is upright, average with dark green leaves, 9 cm x 5.5 cm wide. The semi-double, Frizzle White type, bloom is white with golden anthers and filaments. It has 28 petals and 12-15 petaloids, The long, fluted, wavy petals have good substance. Flower size is 13.5 cm across by 5 cm deep. Flowers mid-season.