Esme Hinton

ACRS., 1969, Camellia Annual, No.36, p.14, Reg. No.105: Originated by H.J. Henty, Balwyn, Victoria, Australia. Seed parent Esther Henty, pollen parent unknown, first flowered 1960. The semi-double to incomplete double flowers are rose-pink, RHS.CC,II, 427/3 to /2 and 11 cm across. The habit is erect, dense, vigorous and blooms mid-season. The bright green leaves are 8.5 cm long x 5 cm wide with acute apex.