American Camellia Yearbook, 1972, p.130, Reg. No.1197: A 10 years old
chance C.japonica seedling, which first bloomed 1967. Originated in USA
by A.D. Albritton. Tallahassee, Florida. Plant growth is average and it
has dark green leaves, 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm. The formal double, light pink
flower measures 7 cm across x 2.5 cm deep. It has 50-60 petals with no
stamens or pistil. It blooms mid-season. Each petal is tipped darker
pink. Received the Arminta C. Cawood Camellia Japonica Award for 1977,
the William E. Wylam Miniature Award, 1979; the John Illges Award, 1978
and the National Camellia Hall of Fame Award, 1980. Sports: Grace
Albritton Blush, Grace Albritton Flair, Grace Albritton Pink, Grace
Albritton Starfire, Grace Albritton White, Grace’s Sweet Pea. Chinese
synonym: ‘Aobodun’
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