Lil Stella

American Camellia Yearbook, 1976, p.161, Reg. No.1403: A chance C.japonica seedling of Letitia Schrader. Originated by Mrs Henry S. Stone, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Plant growth is upright and medium with dark green leaves, 10.5 cm x 7 cm. The ‘Herme’ (Hikarugenji) type, bloom is rosy red with 26-30 petals and 4-6 trumpet shaped petaloids, white-blush filamets and anthers. Size, 10 cm across x 6 cm deep. Outer petals waxy and crin­kled. Blooms mid-season.