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C. japonica' Ruby Matthews'
'ALICE CREIGHTON'
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This C. japonica chance seedling from 'Tama Glitters' first bloomed in 2003. Walter Creighton of Semmes, Alabama is the originator and propagator. This cultivar has not been introduced commercially.
Bloom: The 3.50" formal double bloom is rose pink with a white border at end of petals and has yellow anthers. It has won Best Seedling in three shows.
Plant: Growth habit is spreading and open with average growth rate.
Leaf: Light green leaves average 3" x 1.25".
Bloom season: ????
'ALLISON FAITH'
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995 and was commercially introduced in 2007. It was originated by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Erinon Nursery of Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom: The 2.75" to 3.25" orchid pink formal double flower has soft pink center petals, sometimes blooms solid, soft pink and quite often blooms are tiered form. The bloom has unique color, is long lasting and blooms profusely.
Plant: The plant is upright and dense with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late.
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This C. japonica seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by William L. Ackerman of Ashton, Maryland and propagated by David Parks of Chapel Hill, NC.
Bloom: The 3.50" medium pinkish red rose form double flower has creamy white anthers with gold-yellow filaments. The bloom falls in one piece, is long lasting and is best suited for landscape.
Plant: The plant is upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 1.75".
Bloom season: Mid-season
'BEN GEORGE'
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in the mid 80s It was originated by Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and propagated by Erinon Camellias of Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom: The 6" white striped rose pink single to semidouble flower has yellow anthers with lighter filaments and the petaloids are sometimes rabbit eared. The flower is a higo type flower with very showy stamens having unique form with heavy petal texture.
Plant: The plant is upright and spreading with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season
'BEV PIET'S SMILE'
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ACS Reg. #2715
This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. It was originated by Meyer Piet of Arcadia, California.
Bloom: The 4.25" dark red and white semidouble to peony flower falls in one piece and is long lasting. It has yellow anthers with light pink/white filaments.
Plant: The plant is upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4" x 2".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1993. It was originated by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Loch Laurel Nursery of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 4" burgundy red anemone flower has gold anthers and yellow filaments with numerous bright gold stamens interspersed with mass of petaloids. The bloom has unique color, is long lasting, falls in one piece and is a profuse bloomer
Plant: The plant is upright and open with average growth rate.
Leaf: Light to medium green leaves average 3.5" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
'CLEO GLIDDON AARAS'
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This C. japonica chance seedling was originated by Frances Arras Ashcraft of Mobile, Alabama.
Bloom: The 3.75" deep rose bloom is a formal double with incurved petals shows consistent, unique form. This plant is a profuse bloomer is suitable for landscape and exhibition. The plant is a profuse bloomer is suitable for landscaping.
Plant: ????
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Early – mid-season
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1996. It was originated and propagated by Marion Hall of Dothan, Alabama.
Bloom: The 3.50" white formal double flower has reverse petals that curl inward. The bloom falls in one piece, is long lasting and is a profuse bloomer. This flower is wonderful in floral arrangements.
Plant: The plant is upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This C. japonica chance seedling from 'Moonlight Bay' first bloomed in 2000. It was originated and propagated by Jerry Conrad of Erinon Camellias, Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom: This 5" rose pink peony flower has yellow anthers with pale filaments. The bloom falls in one piece, is long lasting with heavy petal texture and blooms.
Plant: The plant is upright and dense with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4” x 2”.
Bloom season: Early – mid-season
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Erinon Nursery of Plymouth, Florida and Loch Laurel Nursery of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 4" deep-pink anemone flower has gold anthers and yellow filaments. It is a profuse bloomer showing consistent form. 'Dawn. Lynn' is suited for both exhibition and in the landscape. Blooms are long lasting.
Plant: ????
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 1.875".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This sport seedling from C. japonica 'Happy Birthday' first bloomed in 1998. It was originated by John W. Shirah and propagated by Shirah's Camellia Nursery of Lakeland, Florida.
Bloom: The 4" rose pink semidouble to rose form double bloom has yellow to orange anthers and ivory filaments. The flower shows consistent form and falls in one piece, and is a good exhibitor and landscape plant.
Plant: The plant is upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3" x 1.5".
Bloom season: ????
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1991. It was originated by John W. Shirah, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida.
Bloom: The medium pink formal double bloom has a fluorescent sheen on its long lasting incurved petals. Blooms fall in one piece and have a heavy petal texture. The anthers and filaments are not seen in most flowers. The plant is suitable for landscaping.
Plant: The plant has a slow spreading growth habit.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3" x 1.5".
Bloom season: ????
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This sport of C. japonica ‘Drama Girl’ was first observed by Dr. Frank A. Wilson III of Leslie, GA in 1999 in the garden of Joe Perry Tison of Ashburn, GA. It was first propagated by Dr. Wilson in 2003 and has maintained the sport for 4 years on 4 separate plants.
Bloom: This sport differs from its parent, ‘Drama Girl’ in having a white margin to the pink petals. Flowers average 6” wide and 1.5” deep with 16 petals and no petaloids. It is a profuse bloomer. Flowers fall in one piece. It is suitable for landscape and exhibition.
Plant: Habit is upright and open, growth rate is vigorous
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3” x 1.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
'EMJABA'
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This C. japonica chance seedling was originated and propagated by William Brierly of Mobile, Alabama. It first bloomed in 2004.
Bloom: This 3" semidouble long lasting bloom is red with yellow anthers and white filaments.
Plant: Its growth habit is upright and average.
Leaf: Dark green shiny leaves average 3.5"x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season.
'JANEEN ELIZABETH'
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This chance seedling from C. japonica 'Tinkerbell' first bloomed in 2004. It was originated and propagated by Don Bergamini of Martinez, California.
Bloom: This 2.25" bloom is white to blush pink with irregular red stripes and flecks. It blooms profusely. Its blooms are long lasting and can be rose form double or formal double. 'Janeen Elizabeth is suitable for exhibition.
Plant: The average growth rate is upright.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3" x 2.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This C. Japonica seedling first bloomed in 2002 and was originated and. propagated by, Alfred M. Holden of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Bloom: The 4.5" hose-in-hose semidouble form bloom has the color of blush rose with deeper rose striping and speckles. Anthers are yellow and stamens are creamy yellow. Special attributes of this cultivar are heavy petal texture, falls in one piece, and consistent and unique form.
Plant: The average growth habit is upright and open.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.75" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Early – mid-season
'JOELLEN CHRISTINE'
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This chance seedling from C. japonica 'Tinkerbell' first bloomed in 2004 and was originated and propagated by Don Bergamini of Martinez, California.
Bloom: This 2.25" bloom is pink with white and pink petaloids with yellow anthers and white filaments. The anemone form bloom has cupped round petals and shows consistent form. Plant blooms profusely.
Plant: Average growth is upright.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 2.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This sport of C. japonica ‘Happy Birthday’ was first observed by John Shirah of Lakeland FL in 2001 and propagated by him in 2005 and has maintain the sport for 4 years on 15 propagated plants.
Bloom: The semidouble blooms are white with light pink flecks and average 5.25” wide by 2.25” deep with about 20 petals and 15 petaloids. Treated blooms average 6.5” wide by 2.5” deep with about 28 petals and 21 petaloids. Anthers are yellow, filaments are ivory. The flowers are suitable for both exhibition and landscape use. It is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece and are long lasting.
Plant: The plant is upright growing and vigorous.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3.25” x 1.75”.
Bloom season: Early – mid-season
'JULIA C. TAYLOR'
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1956. It was originated by James P. Taylor, deceased, of Quitman, Georgia and propagated by Mark Crawford of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 4.50" stark white, rose form double flower has yellow stamens when fully opened. The flower falls in one piece, shows consistent form, and petal fimbriation when treated. It is a profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant is upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4" long by 2.5" wide.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
'KATHRYN LAND'
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 4.50" red semidouble flower has white anthers and golden filaments. 'Kathryn Land' is a profuse bloomer, falling in one piece with heavy petal texture. The bloom is long lasting.
Plant: ????
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 2.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1996. It was originated and propagated by Marion Hall of Dothan, Alabama.
Bloom: The 3.50" tiffany pink formal double flower is long lasting with consistent form, falls in one piece and is a profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant is upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: Light green leaves average 3" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This C. japonica seedling first bloomed in 1986. Ed Jernigan of Greenville, Alabama is the originator of the seedling and Park Smith originally propagated it. It is currently being propagated by John Grimm of Metairie, Louisiana.
Bloom: This 4.5" white semidouble bloom is splotched and striped with red with yellow anthers and white filaments. It is suited for both exhibition and landscaping and has a consistent form.
Plant: ????
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 2.5" x 1 5/8" wide.
Bloom season: Early
'LITTLE LIZ'
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This chance seedling from C. japonica 'Elizabeth Boardman' first bloomed in 2000. Louise Poe Hairston of Birmingham, Alabama is the originator and propagator.
Bloom: The 2.5" - 3" semidouble bloom is white with yellow anthers and cream filaments. This mid-season bloomer is long lasting and profuse. The flowers are consistent in form.
Plant: Plant growth is average and is spreading and open.
Leaf: Light green leaves average 4.5" x 2" wide.
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. Don Bergamini is the originator and propagator.
Bloom: The 3.50" Anemone bloom is pink. Its anthers are yellow and filaments are white.
Plant: Its growth habit is dense and average, and has long lasting, profuse blooms.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" long by 2.5" wide.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This sport of C. japonica 'Joy Kendrick' was first observed in 2001. It was introduced by Bob Ross of Houston, TX.
Bloom: The 4" deep pink formal double flower is long lasting with heavy petal texture. 'Nina Zilkha' is a profuse bloomer. It Won First in Show at Houston, TX in 2001.
Plant: The plant is upright and spreading with average growth rate and has landscape possibilities.
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 3.5” x 1.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
'OMEGA RED'
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This sport of C. japonica ‘Omega’ was first observed and propagated in 1994. It was originated by Jerry Hogsette of Gainesville, FL.
Bloom: The 5" light red with darker undertones flower has yellow anthers and pink filaments. The bloom is long lasting with consistent form and has heavy petal texture.
Plant: The plant is upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4" long by 1.25" wide.
Bloom season: Mid-season
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This C. japonica seedling first bloomed in 2003. It was originated by Gordon E. Eade of Pensacola, Florida.
Bloom: The 4.50" semidouble light fuchsia bloom has yellow anthers and white filaments. The anthers are distributed in bunches amongst the petals. The bloom, is long lasting, falls in one piece and shows consistent form.
Plant: ????
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5 to 4" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This 25 to 30 year old seedling of C. japonica ‘Betty Sheffield’ by an unknown pollen parent first bloomed in 1982. It was originated by Mr. John M. Davy of Pace, FL and propagated by Panhandle Select, LLC of Milton, FL.
Bloom: The white peony-form bloom has 3 to 4 rows of large, broad, layered outer petals which are slightly down-curved. Inner petals are upward and fluted and sometimes crinkled and irregular, mixed with many petaloids and bright yellow stamens with white filaments in the middle. There are about 40 petals and 115 petaloids. Average size is 4.75” wide by 3” deep. Chemically treated flowers are 5.75“ wide by 3.25”. It is a profuse bloomer. Flowers fall in one piece, have a slight fragrance, heavy petal texture, are consistent in form and are suitable for exhibition. It won a Best Seedling award in the Gulf Coast Show in the 1980’s.
Plant: Spreading and dense in growth habit and of an average growth rate.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" to 4.5” x 1.75" to 1 7/8 “.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
'SAWADA'S MAHOGANY'
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1971. It was originated by Sawada of Mobile, Alabama and propagated by Bobby Green of Fairhope, Alabama.
Bloom: The 4" dark red peony flower has unique color with red and white petaloids and is long lasting. The plant is suitable for exhibition and landscape.
Plant: The plant is upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4" x 2".
Bloom season: Early - late
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1965. It was originated and propagated by Bobby Green of Fairhope, Alabama.
Bloom: The 2.75" pink shading to darker pink ,formal double flower falls in one piece, shows consistent form and is long lasting.
Plant: The plant is upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This C. japonica chance seedling sport from 'Ben George' was first observed and propagated in 2000. It was originated by Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and propagated by Erinon Camellias in Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom: The 6"+ pink single to semidouble flower has stripes as in 'Ben George' with higo type stamen clusters. It has yellow anthers and lighter colored filaments.
Plant: The plant is upright with vigorous growth rate
Leaf: Dark green leaves are 4” x 2.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season
'WEBB'S WHITE'
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This C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1985. It was originated by Webb Hart of Slidell, LA and propagated by John L. Grimm of Metairie Louisiana.
Bloom: The 2" white formal double flower with a yellowish center and has 45 petals and 64 petaloids. 'Webb's White' falls in one piece and has unique color.
Plant: The plant is upright and dense with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 3.5" to 4" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Early
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his sport of C. japonica ‘William Paulk’ was originated by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, FL. It was first observed in 1991 and propagated in 1992 by Erinon Nursery of Plymouth, Florida and Loch Laurel Nursery of Valdosta, GA.
Bloom: The 4”, deep lavender semidouble flower has gold anthers and pink filaments and is suitable for exhibition.
Plant: The plant is upright, spreading, and dense with average growth rate.
Leaves: Dark green leaves average 3.75" x 1.5”.
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
'ELIZABETH B. HUNT'
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This C. reticulata chance seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta Georgia.
Bloom: The 3.25" pink semidouble bloom has golden anthers and white filaments. The flower has heavy petal texture with consistent form and is long lasting and a profuse bloomer early-late. The plant is suitable for exhibition and landscape.
Plant: The plant is upright and dense with a vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4.75" x 2.75".
Bloom season: Early - late
'FANNIE LOUISE MAPHIS'
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This C. reticulata from 'Suzanne Withers' X 'Delta Dawn' first bloomed in1997. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 5.50" pink semidouble, rose form double bloom has golden anthers and white filaments. The flower has heavy petal texture, is long lasting with consistent form. This bloom won one Best Seedling award.
Plant: The plant is upright and spreading with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4.5"x 2.75".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This C. reticulata from 'Susanne Withers' X' Jean Pursel' first bloomed in 1996. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 6.25" dark pink with lighter pink at the edge of the petals semidouble peony flower has golden anthers and white filaments. 'L. H. Paul' has unique form, is long lasting and has heavy petal texture. The bloom has unique color and is a profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant is upright and spreading with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4.75" x 3".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This C. reticulata from'Lilette Witmari’ X ' Hulyn Smith', first bloomed in 1992. It was originated by Jack Mandarich of Garner, North Carolina and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 6.50" pink semidouble flower has special fluorescence sheen with heavy frosting and has golden anthers and white filaments. The flower has unique color with heavy petal texture, is long lasting and is a profuse bloomer.
Plant: The plant is upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Light green leaves average 4.5" x 2.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season.
'MEREDITH GREEN'
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This C. reticulata from 'Royalty' X 'Jean Pursel' first bloomed in 1998. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta Georgia.
Bloom: The 5.75" pink semidouble flower has golden anthers and white filaments. The long lasting bloom has heavy petal texture with unique color and falls in one piece.
Plant: The plant is upright and spreading with average growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4.5" x 3".
Bloom season: Mid-season.
'NEDRA ANN MATHIS'
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This C. reticulata hybrid first bloomed in 1996 from 'Suzanne Withers' and 'Jean Pursel'. This seedling was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and is currently not available commercially.
Bloom: The 5.75" flower is very light pink with golden anthers and white filaments. This flower will bloom either as a semidouble or a peony.
Plant: The growth habit is upright, spreading and vigorous.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4.5" x 3.25".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
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This C. reticulata chance seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated and propagated by Hulyn Smith of Valdosta Georgia.
Bloom: The 6.75" red frosted semidouble peony flower has golden anthers and red filaments. The bloom falls in one piece, is long lasting with unique color. The flower is best suited for exhibition.
Plant: The plant is upright with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4.75" x 2.75".
Bloom season: Mid-season
'SARA PAUL'
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This C. reticulata from 'Suzanne Withers' X 'Delta Dawn first bloomed in 1997. It was originated and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The 5.75" medium pink semidouble, rose form double bloom has golden anthers and white filaments. The flower falls in one piece, has unique color and heavy petal texture. The bloom is long lasting midseason. The plant is suitable for exhibition and landscape. 'Sara Paul' won two Best Seedling awards.
Plant: The plant is upright and spreading with vigorous growth rate.
Leaf: Dark green leaves average 4.5" x 2.5".
Bloom season: Mid-season
'BROOKE MAPHIS'
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This C. hybrid chance seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated by Walter Homeyer and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta Georgia.
Bloom: The 6" light pink rose form, double bloom has golden anthers and white filaments. The flower is long lasting with unique color and has consistent form. The plant is suitable for exhibition.
Plant: The plant is upright with average growth rate.
Leaf: Light green leaves average 4.5" x 2".
Bloom season: Mid-season - late
'JUST PEACHY'
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This C. hybrid seedling from 'Salab' and open pollination first bloomed in 1998. Don Bergamini is the originator and propagator.
Bloom: The 3.50" anemone bloom varies in color from peach pink to cream and has yellow anthers with white filaments. It is fragrant, long lasting and consistent in form.
Plant: ????
Leaf: Light green leaves average 2.5" x 1.5".
Bloom season: Early - late
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