Evelyn Poe Blush

American Camellia Yearbook, 1972, p.130, Reg. No.1169: . A japonica sport of 'Evelyn Poe' that was first observed in 1965 and was first propagated in 1966. It has bloomed 100% true for at least two years on about 20 plants. Originated by W. Lee Poe, Birmingham, Ala., and propagated by Gerbing Camellia Nursery, Fernandina Beach, Fla. Plant growth is spreading, dense and rapid in rate with dark green leaves measuring 5 to 6 inches in length and 3 to 4 inches in width. Blush, darker at center gradually shading to lighter color with 2 or 3 pink markings, flower has gold anthers and white filaments. It measures 5 to 6 inches in diameter and 3 to 3% inches in depth when gibbed and greenhouse grown. It is a good bloomer with large and heavy flowers that bloom midseason.