Taylor Maid

Camellia Haven Catalogue, 1981; New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1984, vol.XIII, No.8, p.12, Reg. No.219: A chance seedling, originated by J. Taylor, Taranaki, New Zealand that first flowered about 1975. It has bright cyclamen pink (RHS.Red Purple Group, 57D), anemone form flowers about 11 cm across x 5 cm deep with about 32 petals and 62 petaloids, with yellow anthers and cream to pink filaments. Three rows of guard petals around an anemone centre. Blooms mid-season. Plant has a dense, compact, upright habit, medium growth rate, dark green leaves, 10 cm long x 5 cm wide. For colour photo see front cover, New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1986, vol.XIV, No.7.