ACS, The Camellia Journal, Sept. 2004, p.29 as ‘Helen Beach Var’. and
colour photo as ‘Helen Beach’. Registration No. 2625. A sport of Mary
Edna Curlee, first observed in 1998. Originated and propagated by Miles
A. Beach, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., USA. The pink, loose peony to rose form
double flower has rose-red splotches and white moiré, 36 petals, heavy
texture, yellow anthers and white filaments. American Camellia Yearbook,
2004, p.92, colour photo p.c2. Flower size is 9 – 10 cm across. Flowers
mid-season to late. Plant growth is open and of average rate. Dark green
leaves are 12 cm long x 7.5 cm wide.