Jim Habel

ACS, The Camellia Journal, June 2003, p.24 with colour photo, Reg. No.2594. A rose and white, anemone to loose peony form chance seedling. Originated by Dr James Habel, and propagated by Douglas Simon, Norfollk, Va., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 2003, p.63, colour photo p.c3. The 6 year old seedling first flowered in 1996. Flower has 12-14 outer petals, with mixed stamens and 54 petaloids in the centre. Yellow anthers and pink filaments. Flowers mid-season to late. Plant is upright with average growth and dark green leaves 9 cm long x 3.8 cm wide.