Mrs Gentry Kidd

American Camellia Yearbook, 1962-1963, p.222, Reg. No.594: A 6 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1961. Originated by Dr Gilbert Fisher, Union Springs, Alabama, USA. Plant growth is upright and rapid with dark green leaves, 10 cm long x 3.8 cm wide. The peony form flowers, similar to Daikagura, are cerise-pink with no stamens, 13 cm across x 5.5 cm deep with 30 or more petals. Bloom has fluorescent sheen with petals in swirls. Flowers mid-season.