C. japonica 'Ville de Nantes'
Camellia Varieties Registered in 2012



Varieties are Arranged Alphabetically






'ALLIE GORDY'

ACS Registration #2829   
This 21 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. It was originated and registered by C. M. & Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Erinon Nursery of Plymouth,Florida.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" formal double form flower is coral pink. The bloom consists of 64 petals and 0 petaloids. The plant has a profuse, long lasting and consistent form. Falls in one piece.
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 3 1/4" x 1 3/4".
Bloom season: Midseason





'AVIS LOVE'

ACS Registration #2830  
This 21 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1995. It was originated and registered by C. M. & Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Erinon Nursery of Plymouth,Florida.
Bloom: The small sized - 3" x 1 1/4" formal double form flower is soft coral pink. The bloom consists of 54 petals and 0 petaloids.  The plant is a  profuse bloomer with consistent form.
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 1/2" x 2".
Bloom season: Midseason to Late




'BEBE'S BEST'

Bebes Best - 2823
ACS Registration #2823   
This C. japonica sport of C. japonica 'Adam Grant' first bloomed in 2004. It was originated, registered and propagated by Marion Hall of Dothan, Alabama.
Bloom:  The very large sized - 5 1/2" x 3" loose peony form flower is light pink with rose striping.  It has bright yellow anthers.  The bloom consists of 50 petals.  The plant is a profuse bloomer.  The flower is long-lasting, falls in one piece and has consistent form.   The flower has crepe like petals in center.
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 1/2" x 2".
Bloom season:  Early to late


'BIG DADDY'

ACS Registration #2827   
This 11 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2007. It was originated and registered by C. M. & Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Loch Laurel Nursery of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The medium to large sized - 4" x 2" semidouble form flower is deep pink to light red. It has bright gold anthers and cream filaments. The bloom consists of 20 petals and 0 petaloids. The plant is a profuse bloomer and has a long lasting and consistent form. Falls in one piece.
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".  The leaves have medium serration.
Bloom season: Midseason to Late


'BILL HAIRSTON'

ACS Registration #2824   
This 15 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2000. It was originated, registered and propagated by Louise Poe Hairston of Birmingham, Alabama.
Bloom: The large sized - 4 3/4" x 3" semidouble form flower is red . It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The bloom consists of 28 petals and 14 petaloids. profuse, long, and prominent stamens.
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 3 3/4" x 1 3/4". The leaves have medium serration.
Bloom season: Midseason



'BRIAN'S DAWN'

Brians Best - 2820
ACS Registration #2820   
This 10 years old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2006.  It was originated, registered and propagated by Brian S. Dick of Lakeland, Florida.
Bloom:  The medium sized - 4" x 2" semidouble to anemone form form flower is light red with darker red stripes.  It has yellow anthers and white filaments.  The bloom consists of 40 petals and 20 petaloids.  The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers fall in one piece.
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 3" x 1 1/2". The leaves have medium serration.
Bloom season:  Early



'EMBERGLOW'

Emberglow-2822
ACS Registration #2822   
This 18 years old C. japonica [C. japonica 'Edna Campbell Variegated' x unknown pollen parent] first bloomed in 1999.  It was originated and registered by C. M. & Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Erinon Nursery of Plymouth, Florida.
Bloom:  The small to medium sized - 3" x 1 1/4" (3 1/4" x 1 1/2" treated) semidouble to formal double form flower is bluish rose fading to magenta.  The bloom consists of 40+ petals.  The plant is a profuse bloomer.  The flower is long-lasting, falls in one piece and has consistent form.  The flower will often have incurved petals and often presents a tiered form.
Plant: The plant habit is upright. The growth rate is slow.  The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The medium green leaves average 3 1/2" x 2".
Bloom season:  Midseason to late


'GENA OWENS FREDRICKSON'

Gena Owens Fredrickson - 2821
ACS Registration #2821   
This 28 years old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1992.  It was originated, registered and propagated by Edward W. Fredricksosn of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Bloom:  The medium sized - 3 1/2" x 2" semidouble to loose peony form flower is light pink in center to dark pink at edges.  It has light yellow anthers and white filaments.  The bloom consists of 12 petals and >50 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. The growth rate is average.  The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The dark green leaves average (2" - 2 1/2") x 1 1/2". The leaves have medium serration.
Bloom season:  Midseason


'LILY GRACE'

ACS Registration #2828   
This 11 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2005. It was originated and registered by C. M. & Lillian Gordy of Ocala, Florida and propagated by Loch Laurel Nursery of Valdosta, Georgia.
Bloom: The small sized - 2 3/4" x 1" anemone form flower is soft pink. It has soft yellow anthers and cream filaments. The bloom consists of 11 petals and 24 petaloids. profuse, long lasting and consistent form. Falls in one piece.
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 1/2" x 2 1/4". The leaves have medium serration.
Bloom season: Midseason



'LUISA ANN LEE'

Luisa Ann Lee - 2835
ACS Registration #2835  
This C. japonica sport of C. japonica 'Alyne Brothers' first bloomed in 2006. It was originated, registered and propagated by M. S. McKinnon of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Bloom:  The medium sized - 3 3/4"" x 2 1/2"semidouble to full peony form flower is pale pink with with darker pink markings.  It has bright yellow anthers and white filaments.   The plant is a profuse bloomer.  The flower is long-lasting, 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 1/2" x 2" with low serration.
Bloom season:  Midseason to late




'LYNN HAIRSTON'

ACS Registration #2825   
This 6 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2008. It was originated, registered and propagated by Louise Poe Hairston of Birmingham, Alabama.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 1/2" x 2" formal double form flower is light pink in center shading to dark pink to red at edges. It has white anthers and white filaments. The bloom consists of 76 petals. The  outside rows of petals are wavy.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and open. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The medium green leaves average 3 3/4" x 1 1/4".The leaves have a low serration.
Bloom season: Midseason


'MY TRULA'

ACS Registration #2826   
This 15 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2006. It was originated, registered and propagated by N. C. Barnard of St. Elmo, Alabama.
Bloom: The large sized - 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" semidouble to peony form flower is deep pink. It has yellow anthers and white filaments. The bloom consists of 27 petals. some folded, twisted petals. The bloom has lots of yellow stamens scattered within.
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 4 1/2" x 1 3/4".
Bloom season: Early to Midseason



'PARKER CONNOR'

Parker Connor - 2819
ACS Registration #2819   
This 10 years old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 2005.  It was originated by Parker Connor of Edisto Island, South Carolina and registered and propagated by Richard C. Mims of Lugoff, South Carolina.
Bloom:  The medium sized - 3" x 2-" (4 1/2" x 2" treated) semidouble form flower is Shaded from very palest blush pink at center to pale pink (RHS 49C) at outer edge of inner petals. Outer petals shade from pale pink center to deep pink (RHS 52B) on tips.  It has yellow anthers and white filaments.  The bloom consists of 16 petals.  The plant is a profuse bloomer. The flowers are consistent in form. The petals are shovel-shaped.
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 3 1/4" x 1 1/4". The leaves have medium serration.
Bloom season:  Midseason


'ROBYN JAY'

ACS Registration #2831  
This 14 year old C. reticulata chance seedling first bloomed in 2004. It was originated by Mr. Donald Lesmeister of Carmichael, California and registered by Mrs. Robyn Yankie of Carmichael, California and propagated by Mrs. Robyn Yankie of Carmichael, California.
Bloom: The large sized - 4 1/2" x 3" rose double form flower is bright pink. It has yellow anthers and yellow filaments. The bloom consists of 35 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer with heavy petal texture. Falls in one piece.
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 1/2" x 2". The leaves have a medium serration.
Bloom season: Late


'SOUTHERN SECRET'

ACS Registration #2832 
This 18 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated by Mrs. Jill Read of Lucedale, Mississippi and registered and propogated by Glenn Read Camellia Nursery  of Lucedale, Mississippi.
Bloom: The large - Very Large sized - 5" x 2" semi double form flower is deep coral pink outer petals shading to lighter coral pink center. It has yellow anthers. The bloom consists of 30 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer with heavy petal texture. Center petals are slightly ruffled and fluted Falls in one piece.
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 1/4". The leaves have a medium serration.
Bloom season: Early to late-season.


'SOUTHERN SNOWBALL'

ACS Registration #2833 
This 18 year old C. japonica chance seedling first bloomed in 1998. It was originated by Mrs. Jill Read of Lucedale, Mississippi and registered and propogated by Glenn Read Camellia Nursery of Lucedale, Mississippi.
Bloom: The medium sized - 3 1/2" x 2" anemone to full peony form flower is white. It has white anthers. The bloom consists of 170 petals and 12 guard petals. The bloom has a consistent form and falls in one piece.
Plant: The plant habit is upright and dense. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses.
Leaf: The medium green leaves average 3" x 1 1/2". The leaves have a medium serration.
Bloom season: Early to mid-season.

'STRAWBERRY LIMEADE'

ACS Registration #2834 
This 9 year old C. sasanqua chance seedling first bloomed in 2005. It was originated by Mr. Glenn Read of Lucedale, Mississippi and registered and propogated by Glenn Read Camellia Nursery of Lucedale, Mississippi.
Bloom: The miniature sized - 1 1/2" x 3/4" formal double form flower is strawberry pink with petals tipped lime green and a lime green center.  The bloom consists of 40 petals. The plant is a profuse bloomer.
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 2" x 3/4". The leaves have a medium serration.
Bloom season: Early to mid-season