Meredith Kay Shuman

ACS., Feb.1989, The Camellia Journal vol.44, No.1, p.12, Reg. No.2104: Large size, pink with deep pink marking, semi-double to peony form C.japonica chance seedling. Blooms mid-season to late. Originated by Johnny Aldrich, Brooklet, Georgia, USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1989, p.125: the 15 year old seedling first bloomed 1978. Aver­age bloom size, 10 cm. across x 5 cm deep with 29 petals, yellow anthers and white filaments. Plant growth is upright and medium with mid-green leaves, 10 cm. x 4 cm.