Elovine Carpender

American Camellia Yearbook, 1974, vol.2, p.232, Reg. No.1316: A 22 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1958; originated by Catharine C. Carpender, Wilm­ington, North Carolina, USA. The anemone form, Elegans type, bloom is deep pink, average size, 8.5 cm across with 12 petals and about 18 petaloids and yellow anthers. Colour changes in cold weather to shaded blue edges. Blooms early to late season.