Jo Anna Wilson

ACS., 1988, The Camellia Journal, vol.43, No.3, p.34, Reg. No.2090: Minia­ture, bright scarlet red, rose form double C.japonica chance seedling. Originated by John T. Williams, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. The 15 year old seedling first bloomed 1979. Average flower size 6 cm across x 2 cm deep with 28 petals, 92 petaloids, bright yellow anthers and short, white filaments. Petals are irregular and ruffled. Plant is very cold hardy. Plant growth is average and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 8 cm long x 5.5 cm wide.