Sylvia May Wells

American Camellia Yearbook, 1967, p.233, Reg. No.960: A 7 year old chance seedling of Sylvia May that first bloomed 1963; originated by Harold L. Paige, Lafayette, California, USA. Plant growth is upright and medium with leaves, 8 cm long x 4.5 cm wide. The loose, peony form flower is 12.5 cm across x 7 cm deep with about 20 petals and 15 petaloids. Colour is pale blush, shaded to light lavender pink. Blooms mid-season to late. See colour photo: Front cover, SCCS., 1967, The Camellia Review, vol.28, No.6. Chinese synonym: ‘Ximeiwei’.