Mary Taylor

American Camellia Yearbook, 1966, p.96, Reg. No.871: A chance seedling of Paulette Goddard that first bloomed 1961 at 12 years of age. Originated by Mrs J. Leslie Taylor, Theodore, Alabama, USA. Plant habit is open, spreading and rapid in rate with dark green leaves averaging 12.5 cm x 6 cm. The peony form flowers are 13 cm across x 7.5 cm, deep. Colour is a faint blush pink, fading to white with 2-3 pink splotches. Blooms early to late. Sport: Mary Taylor Pink.