Camellia japonica 'Betty Sheffield'
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Betty Sheffield |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | blush to white ground with pink margins, shading, or occasional mottling |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Betty Sheffield' is a classic japonica cultivar known for refined, elegant blooms, often soft shell-pink to blush white with pink edging or mottling. Based on the provided reference to the related selection 'Betty Sheffield Supreme' blooming in late November, this cultivar is associated with ornamental winter display and formal, porcelain-like flowers prized in camellia collections. The flowers are typically fully double and neatly arranged, giving a polished, symmetrical appearance. As a Camellia japonica, it is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and a generally upright to bushy garden habit.
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