Marvin Jernigan

ACS 1995, The Camellia Journal, vol.50, No.2, p.15, Reg. No.2314: Very large size, red with white variegation, semi-double to peony form. A seedling of Ville de Nantes x Granada. Blooms mid-season to late. Originated in USA by Marvin Jernigan, Warner Robins, Georgia. ACS 1995, American Camellia Yearbook, p.8 with colour photo: The 12 year old seedling first flowered 1985. Average flower size is 13 cm across x 8 cm deep with 41 petals and white anthers. Plant growth is upright, spreading, dense and vigorous with dark green leaves 10 cm long x 4.5 cm wide. Synonym: ‘Marvin Jernigan Variegated’.