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Miss Ernestine
Species: Japonica
Color: Bright rich pink
Form: Formal double form with spiraling characteristics and 100 petals
Size: Small to medium
Bloom Season: M-L
Growth Rate: Average
Growth Characteristics: Upright, medium density growth
Leaf Characteristics: Medium green
Originator: Ben Shaifer Jones
Place of Origination: U.S. - Woodville, Mississippi
Year of Origination / Registration: 2021 - ACS Registration #3254 - first bloomed in 1990
Heritage: Chance seedling
Other Information: There is a known sport which is similar except that the stripes are blush pink, just darker than the base color
Photographer: Bruce Lewis
ICR Link: http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Miss Ernestine