Naomi

International Camellia Journal 2014, p.153 with colour photo; European Reg. No. 95. A 35-year-old seedling of unknown parentage, but with some C.x williamsii characteristics. Originated by W. G. T. Hyde, Woodlands Nursery Gardens.  Registered by Mrs Rosemary Legrand, West Moors, Dorset, UK.  Plant is upright and bushy, with average growth rate. Leaves dark green, averaging 8 cm x 3.8 cm. The single, open trumpet shaped flower is 10 cm x 6 cm, pink (RHSCC 62C) blushed 62A on the edges of some petals. Central cylinder of stamens has yellow filaments and deeper yellow anthers. Flowers midseason to late.