Mrs. D.W. Davis
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Mrs. D.W. Davis |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | blush pink |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | peony |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica cultivar closely associated with the well-documented sport 'Mrs. D. W. Davis Descanso.' It is characterized by large, blush pink blooms with a full peony to peony-form double appearance, typically producing lush, layered petals and petaloids. Reference material indicates mid-season flowering and a vigorous, compact upright growth habit for the Descanso sport, which provides useful context for the original cultivar. This camellia is valued for its soft pink coloration, full flower form, and refined garden presence.
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