T. K. Variegated

Kiyono Overlook Nursery Catalogue, 1934, p.14: Semi-double. Light pink edged dark pink. Gerbing’s Azalea Gardens Catalogue, 1938-1939: Semi-double, white flowers striped pink, rose and lavender, some flowers solid colour, purple and pink. This vari­ety is very unusual with its many colour shadings. A large plant in full bloom reminds one of Japanese art. Mid-season bloomer with tall, fast growth, leaves dull green. Blooms about 10 cm across x 3.2cm deep, petals in 3 rows and a large cluster of yellow central stamens. Originated in USA by T. Kiyono, Crichton, Alabama. Sports: T.K. Blush, T.K. Variegated Red. Syn­onyms: ‘T.K. Variegata’, ‘T.K. Number 4’. See p. facing p.168, American Camellia Yearbook, 1949 for colour photo.