Camellias

Mathotiana Rosea

Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana Rosea'
Sport of 'Mathotiana Alba'
Parentage unknown.
1875
H4
AM 1954, (AGM 2002 removed 2012)
Vigorous upright growth.
Flowers: large formal double opening almost flat; clear pink.
Foliage: dark green and glossy.
Mid to late season.
A nice formal double 'Victorian' camellia, quite weather resistant.

Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Photo: George Hargreaves