Gustav Gerbing

ACS., 1961, The Camellia Journal, vol.16, No.2, p.32. No description. American Camellia Yearbook, 1962-1963, p.219, Reg. No.618: A 10 years old chance seedling that first bloomed 1956. Originated by John T. Weisner, Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA. Growth habit is upright, dense and medium in rate with light green leaves, averaging 10 cm x 5 cm. The rose form double flower, similar to ‘Mathotiana’, (Julia Drayton) is rose colour, 12.5 cm across x 5.5 cm deep with 20-24 petals and pink stamens. Flowers mid-season. Orthographic error: ‘Gustave Gerbing’.