Nuccio’s Nurseries Catalogue, 1978, p.12: (N #730l): Medium semi-dou­ble with pointed petals. Blush white with both centre and outside petals toned a deeper pink. Blooms mid-season to late. American Camellia Yearbook, 1979, p.110, Reg. No.1529: A medium, blush white centre and outside petals toned deeper pink, formal double with pointed petals. C.japonica chance seedling; originated by Nuccio’s Nurseries, Altadena, California, USA. The 5 year old seedling first bloomed 1973. Average flower size, 8 cm across. Plant growth is upright, dense and medium with dark green leaves, 6 cm long x 3.8 cm wide. For colour photos see p.108, Macoboy, 1981, The Colour Dictionary of Camellias, and the front cover, SCCS., 1977, The Camellia Review, vol.39, No.l. Chinese synonym: ‘Niuxiao Zhenzhu’. This cultivar was awarded  as an AGM (Award of Garden Merit) plant by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2012 at H5 rate (hardy: cold winter; -15°C to -10°C).