Siesta Time

American Camellia Yearbook, 1971, p.50, Reg. No.1158: A 10 year old chance seedling C.japonica, that first bloomed 1966; originated by J.M. Haynie, Theodore, Alabama, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and medium with dark green leaves, 10 cm x 5 cm. The semi-double flower is 11-12.5 cm across x 5.5 cm deep with 26 petals and 4 petaloids. The colour is light rose with yellow anthers and light pink filaments. As the flower ages, the outer petals undulate. In some instances the stamens form six flat clusters in the form of a star.