Roy Whitehead

ACS., 1963, The Camellia Journal, vol. 18, No.1, p.2. No description. American Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.245, Reg. No.666: An 11 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1960; originated by Mrs R.B. Whitehead, Valdosta, Georgia, USA. Plant growth is upright and rapid with dark green leaves, 10-12.5 cm long x 5-6 cm wide. The semi-double flowers, similar to ‘Donckelaeri’, (Masayoshi) are 11-12.5 cm across x 8-10 cm deep and have 14-16 petals. The blooms are salmon pink with yellow anthers and white filaments. Early blooming. See colour photo front cover, ACS., 1963, The Camellia Journal, vol.18, No.1 as ‘R.B. Whitehead’.