Sweet Emma

New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, March 1997, Issue No. 126, vol.XX, No.1, p.19, Reg. No. 375. Raised by J.R. Finlay, Whangarei, New Zealand. A cross of ([C.japonica Mrs Bertha A. Harms x C.hybrid Salab] x C.japonica Tama-ikari) x C.japonica Tama-ikari (a flower of Higo type though not a true Higo). The flowers are white with the outer petals flushed with pink (RHS.CC. 62C – 19D). It is a medium to large anemone form, 9 cm in diameter with about 13 petals and 90 petaloids, and has a firm texture and a spicy fragrance. The bush is of medium size, shape and density. Leaves are 8 cm long x 3 cm wide, the plant is free flowering with its peak relatively early in the season.