Isabel's Surprise

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1993, Issue No.114, vol.XVIII, No.1, p.33, Reg. No.330: Originated by J.R. White, New Zealand. A chance seedling planted 1981. Growth habit upright, spreading and open. Medium rate of growth with dark green leaves 6 cm long x 3 cm wide. Flower single, bell-shaped, 6 cm across x 7 cm deep with 8 petals. Anthers yellow, filaments white. The flowers have a white to light pink background with suffused blush pink and streaks of darker pink. Blooms early to mid-season. Colour is RHS.CC.55B-56A.