Camellia japonica 'Anna Celeste'

A large to very large semi-double that is a clear pale pink and has bright golden yellow anthers and white filaments.

» Bloom color: clear pale pink

» Bloom form: semi-double

» Bloom size: large to very large

» Bloom period (NC): midseason to late (March-April in NC)

» Growth rate, habit: upright and open

» Cold hardiness temperature: 10 degrees Fahrenheit (7b)

» Features: large bloom size, prominent anthers and filaments, first bloomed in 1970

» Parentage: chance seedling originated by Ann Schwarz-Miller of Virginia, USA and registered and propagated by Michael Andruczyk of Chesapeake, Virginia.