American Camellia Yearbook, 1980, p.170, Reg. No.1602: A medium amaranth
rose, shading to phlox pink with spirea red veining, formal double,
C.japonica (Marie Bracey x Mark Alan) blooming. Originated by W.F.
Homeyer, Jr., Macon, Georgia, USA. The 14 year old seedling bloomed for
the first time 1976. Flower size, 8 cm across x 2-2.5 cm. deep with 103
petals. Unique colouring, lighter shades of pink early in the season,
becoming deeper as season advances, early to late with lavender veining.
Plant growth is spreading, open and medium with dark green leaves, 12.5
cm long x 5 cm wide. Chinese synonym ‘Beiweili Xiaojie’, changed from
‘Beiwei Xiaojie’ and ‘Beivili Xiaojie’.
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