Ida King

American Camellia Yearbook, 1971, p.47, Reg. No.1134: A 10 year old chance seedling C.japonica that first bloomed 1963. Originated by E.J. Prevatt, Bonneau, South Car­olina, USA. Plant growth is spreading and rapid in rate with 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm, light green leaves. The semi-double flower is blush colour, 13-15 cm across x 7.5 cm deep with 21-23 petals and several petaloids and white anthers. Blooms mid-season. There is a large mass of stamens inter­mingled with the petaloids.