Camellias

Dr. Tinsley AGM

Camellia japonica 'Doctor Tinsley'
Parentage not released
Mrs.Tinsley, USA 1949
H5
AGM (2002) 2012
Compact upright growth.
Flowers: medium (to 8.5cm and about 4cm deep) semi-double; opening deep pink, fading slowly to soft pink with deeper edges.
Foliage: glossy dark green leaves.
Mid season.
The flowers resemble those of a wild rose. Best in cool climates, very floriferous.

Photo: Jim Stephens