;)
C. japonica 'Margaret Davis'
 |
This 20 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2004. It was originated, registered and propagated by Marion Grant Hall of Dothan, Alabama.
Bloom: The very large sized - 5 1/2" x 3" peony form flower is bright rose pink. It has bright yellow anthers. The bloom consists of 50 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece and are very long lasting.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3 1/2" x 2".
Bloom season: Early-midseason - early late
 |
This 43 year old C. japonica [Undetermined white-flowered C. japonica selection x C. japonica ' Variety Z'] first bloomed in 1970. It was originated by Sylvester (Skip) March of Washington, DC and registered by Margaret Pooler of Washington, DC and propagated by Chris Carley of Washington, DC.
Bloom: The medium sized - 4" x 1" semidouble form flower is medium pink - RHS 55A. It has yellow anthers and ivory filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers have heavy petal texture and are long lasting.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 1 3/4".
Bloom season: Early - midseason
 |
This 29 year old C. japonica [C.japonica 'Frost Queen' x C. japonica 'Variety Z'] first bloomed in 1990. It was originated and registered by William L. Ackerman of Ashton, Maryland and propagated by Cam Too Nursery, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" semidouble form flower is red-purple (RHS 58C). It has bright yellow anthers and creamy white filaments. The bloom consists of 14 petals and 5 petaloids. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have a heavy petal texture and are long lasting.
Plant: The plant habit is spreading, dense and low growing. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping use. Cold hardy to -15 degrees farenheit.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3 1/4" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Early - midseason
 |
This 20 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. It was originated by Melvin Stallings of Chesapeake, Virginia and registered and propagated by Larry Barlow of Chesapeake, Virginia.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 3/4" x 2" semidouble form flower is red with dark veining. It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The bloom consists of 9 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The bloom falls in one piece, is long lasting and has consistent form. The petals have a heavy texture. The bloom won a best medium seedling at the Virginia Camellia Society show.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The medium green leaves average 2" x 1".
Bloom season: Midseason - late
 |
This 9 year old C. japonica sport of C. japonica 'Show Time' first bloomed in 2002. It was originated, registered and propagated by Charles D. Ritter of Melrose, Florida.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 3/4" x 1" formal double form flower is clear light pink. The bloom consists of 74 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece and are very long lasting. The petal texture is thick and creped. The bloom has won 'Best Mutant' at several shows.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 3/4 " x 2 1/2 ".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 15 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1994. It was originated, registered and propagated by Donald Taylor of New Bern, North Carolina.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 1/2" x 2" semidouble form flower is white with an occasional pink stripe or two. It has yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The bloom consists of 12 petals. The bloom falls in one piece and has consistent form.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3 3/4" x 1 5/8".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 10 year old C. japonica [C. japonica 'Tom Cat' x unknown pollen parent] first bloomed in 2006. It was originated by Ed Northcutt of Tallahassee, Florida and registered by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and propagated by Ed Northcutt of Tallahassee, Florida and E. Hulyn Smith & Mark Crawford of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The very large sized - 5 1/2" x 3" [6 1/4" x 3 1/2" treated] semidouble to peony form flower is light pink variegated with white. It has yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and consistent in form. The flower measurements are based on protected flowers. It received one best-seedling award.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2".
Bloom season: Early - midseason
 |
This 9 year old C. japonica [C. japonica 'Laverne Norris' x unknown pollen parent] first bloomed in 2005. It was originated and registered by Clarence and Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Loch Laurel Nursery, Valdosta, Florida.
Bloom: The medium sized - 4" x 3" (5" x 3" treated) semidouble to loose peony form flower is soft pink. It has gold anthers and cream filaments. Inner petals are sometimes fimbriated. The flowers fall in one piece and are long lasting.
Plant: The plant habit is spreading. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The medium green leaves average 3" x 1 1/2".
Bloom season: Early - midseason
 |
This 20 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. It was originated, registered and propagated by John Talley of Wilmington, NC.
Bloom: The large sized - 4 1/2 " x 2" semidouble form flower is medium pink. It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The flowers are heavily veined.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and open. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 5" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 15 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2002. It was originated, registered and propagated by Donald R. Oyler of Mobile, Alabama.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 1/2" to 4" x 2" semi double form flower is red with white splotches, the red is a very true red. It has gold anthers. The bloom consists of 21 to 24 petals and 16 petaloids. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece are long lasting and consistent in form.
Plant: The plant habit is upright, open. The growth rate is slow. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 3 3/4" x 2 1/4".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 30 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1987. It was originated, registered and propagated by Donald R. Oyler of Mobile, Alabama.
Bloom: The medium sized - (3 1/4" to 3 1/2") x (1" to 1 1/4") formal double form flower is white. The bloom consists of 73 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece are long lasting and consistent in form.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 1/8" x 2".
Bloom season: Midseason
'OYLER'S RACHEL MARIE'
 |
This 30 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1987. It was originated, registered and propagated by Donald R. Oyler of Mobile, Alabama.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3" to 3 1/2" semi double form flower is light pink with deeper pink on the underside of the petals. It has gold anthers. The bloom consists of 21 to 24 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece are long lasting and consistent in form.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 1 7/8".
Bloom season: Early - midseason
 |
This 30 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1980. It was originated by Eleanor Grant of Dothan, Alabama and registered and propagated by Marion Grant Hall of Dothan, Alabama.
Bloom: The very large sized - 5 1/2" x 3" peony form flower is deep rose. It has yellow anthers. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece and are very long lasting.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and dense. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Very early - late; starts in October and continues all season into March.
 |
This 25 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1990. It was originated by Oscar Tinkle of Portland, Oregon and registered and propagated by Collier Brown of Portland, Oregon.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 1/2" x 1 3/4" semidouble to rose form double form flower is red with faint white streaks on innermost petals. It has white anthers. The bloom consists of 65 petals and 4 petaloids. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and are consistent in form. "Mr. Tinkle, who originated this cultivar, was a very long term and much beloved member of the Oregon Camellia Society. He workded for many years hybridizing retics and raising seedlings as well. This cultivar, named for his wife, is one of his nicest achievements".
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2".
Bloom season: Midseason - late
 |
This 10 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2006. It was originated by Pat Johnson of Cairo, Georgia and registered by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and Pat Johnson of Cairo Georgia.
Bloom: The medium sized - 4" x 3" [4 1/2" x 3 1/2" treated] semidouble to peony form flower is dark pink with white picotee edges. It has white anthers and white filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and consistent in form. Size based on unprotected flowers. It received one best seedling award.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 2".
Bloom season: Early - midseason
With Reticulata Parentage
 |
This 20 year old C. reticulata [C. reticulata 'Buddy Bills' x C. reticulata 'Jean Pursel'] first bloomed in 2000. It was originated, registered and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The large sized - 5" x 4" [5 1/2" x 4 1/2" treated] peony form flower is dark red. It has yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and consistent in form. The flower measurements are based on protected flowers.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 1/2" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 12 year old C. reticulata [C. reticulata 'Hulyn Smith' x C. reticulata 'Delta Dawn'] first bloomed in 2005. It was originated, registered and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The very large sized - 5 1/2" x 3" [6" x 3 1/2" treated] peony form flower is dark pink. It has yellow anthers and red filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and consistent in form. The flower measurements are based on protected flowers. It received two best-seedling awards.
Plant: The plant habit is dense. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 1/4" x 2 1/2".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 11 year old C. reticulata [C. reticulata 'Suzanne Withers' x C. reticulata 'Annabelle Fetterman'] first bloomed in 2006. It was originated, registered and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The large sized - 4 1/4" x 3" [4 1/2" x 3 1/2" treated] peony to semidouble form flower is light pink with dark pink picotee edges. It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and consistent in form. The petals have a fluorescence. The flower measurements are based on protected flowers.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 1/2" x 3".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 15 year old C. reticulata [C. reticulata 'Hulyn Smith' by C. reticulata 'Jean Pursel'] first bloomed in 2000. It was originated, registered and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The large sized - 5" x 3" [5 3/4" x 3 1/2" treated] semidouble to peony form flower is dark pink. It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and consistent in form. The flower is very tall (has great petal depth.) The flower measurements are based on protected flowers.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 1/2" x 3".
Bloom season: Midseason - late
 |
This 15 year old C. reticulata [C. reticulata 'Suzanne Withers' x C. reticulata 'Jean Pursel'] first bloomed in 2000. It was originated and registered by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and propagated by E. Hulyn Smith and Mark Crawford of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The large sized - 4 1/2" x 3" [5" x 3" treated] rose form double form flower is light pink. It has white anthers and white filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece and are consistent in form.. Size based on unprotected flowers. It received two best seedling awards.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4 1/4" x 2".
Bloom season: Midseason - late
Reticulata Parentage
 |
This 15 year old C. non-retic hybrid [C.japonica 'Mrs. Bertha A. Harms' x C. oleifera 'Plain Jane'] first bloomed in 2000. It was originated, registered and propagated by William L. Ackerman of Ashton, Maryland.
Bloom: The large sized - 4 3/4" x 1 3/4" single form flower is bright red (RHS 54A) stripes over white background. It has golden yellow anthers and creamy white filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers have a heavy petal texture.. The petals are overlapping.
Plant: The plant habit is spreading and dense. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses. Attractive landscape plant. Cold hardy to -10 degrees farenheit. Primarily for landscape use.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average 4" x 1 3/4".
Bloom season: Midseason
 |
This 12 year old C. non-retic hybrid [C. hybrid 'Peggy Burton' x C. japonica 'Black Magic'] first bloomed in 2004. It was originated by Neville Haydon of Auckland, New Zealand and registered by E. Hulyn Smith of Valdosta, Georgia and propagated by Mark Crawford of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" [3 1/2" x 2 3/4" treated] semidouble form flower is dark red. It has yellow anthers and red filaments. The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece, have heavy petal texture, are long lasting and consistent in form. The petals have a very heavy waxy texture that glows in the sun. Best seedling in Baton Rouge National Show in 2010.
Plant: The plant habit is spreading. The growth rate is slow. The plant is suitable for landscaping use.
Leaf: The medium green leaves average 3 1/2" x 2".
Bloom season: Midseason
2008 American Camellia Society. All Rights Reserved