Camellia japonica 'Jonathan'

Family: Theaceae (Tea)

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: Vigorous, upright growth.
Flowers: Deep pink, large, semi-double to peony form. Mid-season flowering.
History: Originated by Dr J. Cone, Thomasville, Georgia, USA. Sport: Jonathan Variegated. Chinese synonym: 'Qianashen', later changed to 'Qiaonasen'. Sold by Tick Tock Nursery, 1967.