Little Hooper

American Camellia Yearbook, 1994, p.61, Reg. No.2282, colour pl. pp.64-65: A small white, anemone form, C.japonica seedling of Mrs Hooper Connell; early blooming. Originated by Ivan J. Mitchell, Melrose, Florida, USA. The 14 year old seedling first flowered 1985. Average flower size is 7 cm across x 3 cm deep with 114 petals, white to lemon anthers and filaments. Plant growth is upright and average with dark green leaves 7.5 cm long x 3 cm wide.