Happy Times

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Dec. 2005, p.28 with colour photo p.29, Reg. No. 2662. A chance seedling that first flowered 1999. Originated by C.M. and Lillian Gordy, Ocala, Fla., USA. The 7.5 cm diameter, semi-double flower is variegated in soft red and white, with a central tube of bright yellow anthers and creamy filaments. Long lasting flowers fall whole. American Camellia Yearbook, 2005, p.42 with colour photo p.c5. Plant is upright and open with average growth rate. Dark green leaves are 9.5 cm x 3.8 cm. Flowers profusely mid-season to late.