Helen Covington

American Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.236, Reg. No.774: A 10 years old chance seedling that first bloomed 1958; originated by Dr Arthur Mazyck, Dothan, Alabama, USA. Plant growth is upright and medium in rate with light green leaves, 10 cm x 3.8 cm. The semi-double flowers, similar to ‘Donckelaeri’, (Masayoshi) are pink with yellow anthers and filaments, measure up to 15 cm across x 5 cm deep and have 12-15 petals, Unusually hardy. Flowers early.