Irving Corbett

American Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.237, Reg. No.770: A 9 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1960, originated by S.L. Marbury, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. Plant growth is upright and open, medium in rate with dark green leaves averaging 7.5 cm x 5 cm. The semi-double flowers, similar to 'Herme' (Hikarugenji), measure 10.5 cm wide x 6 cm deep and have 30 petals and 2 petaloids. Petals stand up and twist and curl like ‘Ville de Nantes'. Colour is light pink with yellow stamens. Blooms mid-season.