Pink Whirlpool

American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.205, Reg. No.455: A 10 year old chance seedling, originated by Dr Arthur Mazyck, Dotham, Alabama, USA that first flowered 1953. Plant growth habit, upright, open and rapid with dark green leaves. The pink, formal double flowers are 5-6 cm across x 2.5 cm deep with 50 petals. The flowers are lighter towards the centre with inner petals incurved while others resemble a ‘Pink Perfection’, (Otome). Flowers early.