Miriam Homeyer

American Camellia Yearbook, 1975, p.239, Reg. No.1375: A 10 year old hybrid of C.reticulata Dataohong x Trewithen Pink, that first bloomed 1971. Originated by Dr W.R Homeyer, Macon, Geogia, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 12.5 cm long x 8 cm wide. The semi-double to peony form bloom, is glowing, lavender pink, RHS Fan Red Group, 54A-B-C with 25-27 petals, occasional petaloids, yellow anthers and white to pink filaments. Size is 14 cm across x 8 cm deep. Blooms mid-sea­son. Sport: Miriam Homeyer Variegated.