Starlet

American Camellia Yearbook, 1957, p.303, Reg. No.293: A 8 year old chance seedling, originated by Mrs Frank Eidson, Thomasville, Georgia, USA that first flowered 1952. Plant growth upright and rapid with small, dark green leaves, 4 cm long x 3.2 cm wide. The small, star-like flowers are light rose-pink and average 6 cm across x 2 cm deep with 36 petals and resemble Candidissiina in form. Blooms early to mid-season.