Leona Willsey

American Camellia Yearbook, 1969, p.163, Reg. No.1024: An 8 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1962. Originated by S.A. Willsey, Lockhart, Florida, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and medium in rate with dark green leaves, 8.5 cm long x 3.8 cm wide. The semi-double flower is 13 cm across x 5 cm deep and has 18-20 petals. White with yel­low anthers and white filaments. Flower is scalloped; stamens clustered in the centre. Early to mid-season blooming.