Jo Leigh Lewis

ACS., May 1987, The Camellia Journal, vol.42, No.2, p.8, Reg. No.2043: A very large, soft pink, rose form double, C.japonica chance seedling. Early to mid-season flower­ing. Originated by Dr O.V. Lewis, Picayune, Mississippi, USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1987, p.81: The 14 year old seedling first bloomed 1978. Average flower size, 15 cm across x 6 cm deep with 17 large petals, 18 rabbit eared petals, 12 petaloids, yellow anthers, cream filaments. Plant growth is spreading and medium with dark green leaves 7.5 cm long x 4 cm wide.