Victoria Dowling Beasley

American Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.249, Reg. No.788: A 9 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1960; originated by Mrs W.J. Beasley, Hadville, South Carolina, USA. Plant growth is upright and medium with dark green leaves, 12 cm x 6 cm. The semi-double flowers, similar to Finlandia, are 9.5 cm. across x 4.5 cm deep with 26 petals. Colour is light pink with white filaments and light yellow anthers. Five rows of petals, open, imbricated, loosening up when fully open; top row are pointed. Blooms mid-season.