Thomasville Beauty

American Camellia Yearbook, 1970, p.170, Reg. No.1100: An 8 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1964; originated by Dr Mervin B. Wine, Thomasville, Georgia, USA. Plant growth is upright, dense and rapid with medium dark green leaves. The anemone form bloom is medium soft pink with yellow stamens. It measures 12.5 cm across x 8 cm deep with 30-35 petals and 10-20 petaloids. Stamens intermingle with petals and petaloids. Some petaloids are white, pink and fimbriated. Chinese synonym: ‘Huaniu’.