Nick's Thirteen

American Camellia Yearbook, 1969, p.165, Reg. No.1019: A 12 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1958. Originated by Nick J. Adams, Albany, Georgia, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid with dark green leaves, 9.5 cm x 5.5 cm. The semi-dou­ble flower is 10-12 cm across and has 19-24 petals and several petaloids. Blush pink - lighter at apex and deeper pink underside, with rich, yellow stamens and white filaments. Heavy tex­ture, some petals crimped or fluted and folded. Blooms midseason. Orthographic variant: ‘Nick’s 13’.