Hettie Love Wine

American Camellia Yearbook, 1981, p.100, Reg. No.1719: A large, light pink semi-double C.japonica chance seedling, that blooms mid-season. Originated by Dr M.B. Wine, Thomasville, Georgia, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed 1977. Average flower size 11 cm across x 5.5 cm deep with 40-45 petals, 4-8 petaloids, yellow anthers and white fila­ments. Petal edges ruffled. Plant growth, upright, spreading and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 5 cm x 2.5 cm.