Mrs Freeman Weiss

Magnolia Gardens and Nursery Catalogue 1942-1943. No descrip­tion. 1945-1946 Catalogue: A Magnolia Gardens seedling, semi-double pink, of loose construc­tion with wavy petals and petaloids mixed with stamens. Foliage light green. Fendig, 1951, American Camellia Catalogue: Medium to large, soft pink, anemome form, 9.5-11 cm across. The flower is of loose construction, there being two tiers of outer petals and a centre, sometimes cup-shaped, of semi-erect petals and petaloids. The petals are obovate, 4 cm long, wavy and notched. Yellow anthers, stamens, mingle with central petals and petaloids. Leaves medium to light green, oval, 8 cm x 4 cm. Plant habit is vigorous, compact and upright. Originated of seed of unknown parents and originated at Magnolia Gardens, John’s Island, South Carolina, USA. Sport: Mrs Freeman Weiss Variegated. Synonym: ‘Mrs Freeman Weiss Rosea’.