Camellias

Lauretta Feathers

Camellia 'Lauretta Feathers'
A chance seedling of Lasca Beauty.
Originated by David L. Feathers, Lafayette, California
Plant growth is upright and dense and rapid in rate
Flowers: very large, blush white to edged pink, semi-double; flower 15 cm plus across, with 11 petals, gold anthers and white filaments. Opens flat with creped petals, tends towards white as the bloom ages.
Early
Foliage: very dark green, 15 x 7.5 cm

John Hilliard's garden, Crawley, Sussex, 2000
Photo: John Hilliard