Patti Sue

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 2004, Issue No.147, vol.XXIII, No.5, p.9, Reg. No.458. Registered by Kathlyn Craig, Havelock North, New Zealand. A chance seedling of the C.pitardii var. pitardii hybrid Prudence that first flowered in 1999. The flower is small, 5 cm diameter x 3-4 cm deep, a single of 6 petals, quite deep and trumpet-shaped. Colour is mainly light pink (RHS.CC.62A) darkening slightly to the flower centre. The stamen mass is small and compact, with lemon coloured filaments and anthers. Plant is of average height and form, and slow growth rate, with dark green leaves 6 cm long x 2.5 cm wide. Flowers mid-season to late.