Jose Gil

International Camellia Journal 2003, page 100 with colour plate.  Reg. No. 40.  Open pollinated seedling originated in Porto, Portugal, by Clara Gil de Seabra.  First flowered in 1995 at circa 10 years.  The plant forms an upright conical shrub, of medium growth rate.  Blooms mid-season.  White anemone form 6 cm x 12 cm, typical mixed stamens and petaloids, outer petals notched.  Spent blooms fall whole.  Named for Jose Gil de Ferreira, long-service ICS  Director for Portugal.