Sharlie Rayner

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1972, vol.VI, No.6, p.35, Reg. No.71: A chance seedling originated by B.J. Rayner, Stratford, New Zealand as a C.pitardii x C.japonica hybrid that first bloomed 1971. Growth habit, open and upright with dark green leaves, 7 cm x 3.5 cm. The flower is semi-double with up to 28 petals and measures 7 cm across x 2.5 cm deep. Colour is soft pink fading to white at the centre. mid-season to late flowering.