American Camellia Yearbook, 1956, p.61, Reg. No.252: A 7 year old chance seedling, originated by Mrs Robert H. Brodie, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA that first bloomed 1953. Plant growth is upright and rapid in rate with large, glossy, dark green leaves, acuminate and ser­rated. The rose-pink flowers, 12.5 cm across x 6 cm deep, have petaloids and are slightly varie­gated white. They have 16-18 petals and 4-6 petaloids. Flowers early to mid-season. There is also a variegated form.

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