Faith

American Camellia Yearbook, 1956, p.61, Reg. No.252: A 7 year old chance seedling, originated by Mrs Robert H. Brodie, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA that first bloomed 1953. Plant growth is upright and rapid in rate with large, glossy, dark green leaves, acuminate and ser­rated. The rose-pink flowers, 12.5 cm across x 6 cm deep, have petaloids and are slightly varie­gated white. They have 16-18 petals and 4-6 petaloids. Flowers early to mid-season. There is also a variegated form.

朱國棟、蔡燦玉，2011. 《台灣茶花族譜》 p.92. Faith       诺言       (C. japonica)  红山茶 。 1956，美国密西西比州 Biloxi，Mrs Robert H. Brodie 培育选出。7年自然实生苗，初花1953年。半重瓣〜唐子、玫瑰粉、大轮(12.5x6cm)、花瓣约16~18枚、瓣状蕊有白斑、花期12~2月、树性直立、长势强。Faith (诺言)一茶花林目录，1992-2006, p.9/28, No.946.