Flora Cooper

Flora Cooper (C. japonica) ACS, Reg. No.2457. American Camellia Yearbook, 1998, p3, with color photo in color inset. 5. A small to medium, pink, formal double - occasionally rose form double with several stamens, C. japonica chance seedling, mid-season to late. Originated by William C. Stout, Pensacola, FL. The 21-year-old seedling first bloomed in 1982. Average size flower, untreated, is 2-3/4" - 3-1/4" wide and 1-1/4" - 1-1/2" deep with 75-85 petals. Average size flower, treated, is 3-1/2" - 3-3/4" wide and 1-1/2" - 1-3/4" deep with 80-90 petals. Bloom has up to 12 rows of petals and when fully opened has a hexagonal appearance. Plant growth is upright, open, and average with dark green fimbriated leaves measuring 3-1/2" long and 1-1/2" wide.