WM Jernigan

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Aug. 1998, p.23, Reg. No.2455. A very large pink with veining in the petals, semi-double cross of ‘Homeyer No.158’ (Tom Durrant x ‘Tali Queen’ [Dali Cha]) x Nuccio’s Ruby. Flowers mid-season to late. Originated by Marvin Jernigan, Warner Robins, Ga., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1998, p.7, colour photo before p.1. The 19 year old seedling first flowered 1983. Average flower size is 16.5 cm across x 9 cm deep, with 47 petals and white anthers and filaments. Plant growth is upright and open with dark green leaves 17.5 cm long x 6.5 cm wide.