Nancy Mandarich

American Camellia Yearbook. 1961, p.228, Reg. No.572: An 8 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1957; originated by Jack L. Mandarich, Menlo Park, California, USA. Plant growth is upright, dense and rapid with glossy, dark green leaves, 10 cm x 6-8 cm. The loose, semi-double flowers, 12.5 cm across x 6 cm. deep, are blush with golden stamens, 13 large, round, notched, outer petals with 15 upright, inner petals which are wavy and wrin­kled. Mid-season blooming.