Paradise Jill

ACRS, Camellia News, 1997, No.143, p.16, colour photo p.12, Reg. No.487. Originated by Mr R.J. Cherry, Kulnura, NSW, Australia. Seed parent C.hiemalis Shōwa-no-sakae, pollen parent unknown. First flowered 1990. A white informal double flower (RHS.CC.155D) that occasionally has a pink edge underneath each petal (RHS.CC.64D), and is 5 cm across x 2 cm deep. Flowers heavily early to mid-season on a compact spreading plant of moderate growth. Leaves mid-green, glossy, smooth, elliptic, serrulate margins, acuminate apex, 5.5 cm long x 2.5 cm wide. New growth slightly bronze. Petals obcordate.