Bessie Tift
Bessie Tift
| Species | Japonica |
|---|---|
| Color | Bright pink with gold anthers and cream filaments |
| Form | Semidouble |
| Size | Medium |
| Bloom Season | M-L |
| Growth Rate | Vigorous |
| Growth Characteristics | Upright, open growth |
| Originator | C. M. and Lillian Gordy |
| Place of Origination | U.S. - Ocala, Florida |
| Year of Registration / Origination | 2015 - ACS Registration #2944 - first bloomed in 2007 |
| Heritage | Chance seedling |
| Other Information | Originally Gordy #980; Cold hardy to 23 degrees F |
| Photographer | Mark Crawford - Loch laurel Nursery |
| ICR Link | https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Bessie Tift |