Margie Selby Thomas

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Nov. 2000, p.28, Reg. No.2528. A non-reticulata hybrid chance seedling, semi-double with a central, slightly flared stamen group. The lavender pink flowers have 20 petals, gold anthers and white stamens. Plant is vigorous, upright and open. Flowers mid-season to late. Originated by Sam Zerkowski, Slidell, La., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 2000, p.4, colour photo p.c11. Flowers are 10 cm across x 3.8 cm deep. The light green leaves are 8.2 cm long x 2.5 cm wide. Note: The published photo shows a flower typical of C.japonica x C.saluenensis.