Camellias

R.L. Wheeler AGM

Camellia japonica 'R.L. Wheeler'
Chance seedling
Wheeler, Georgia, USA 1949
H5
AM 1959, FCC 1975, AGM (1993, 2002) 2012
Vigorous growth.
Flowers: large to very large (15cm) semi-double to anemone form; rose pink often with white
petaloids among the golden stamens.
Foliage: large dark and very glossy.
Early to mid season.
A really large reliable outdoor blossom.

Photos: Jim Stephens