John Houser

American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.200. Reg. No.437: A 10 year old seedling that first flowered 1954. Originated by Wheeler's Central Georgia Nurseries, Macon, Georgia, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid in rate with thick, waxy, green leaves, 10 cm x 5 cm. The light pink, peony form flowers are 11-12.5 cm across x 6 cm deep with 15 very large petals and 5 petaloids. Petals and petaloids stand apart showing 8 groups of very long stamens. Flowers early to mid-season. Sport: John Houser Variegated.