Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Camellia 'Pink Perfection', 1 by GenePhillips

GenePhillips wrote:
Gloria,
There are several varieties of camellias that have been originally called 'Otome' in their native Japan. The one that we normally call 'Pink Perfection' in America was originally referred to as 'Usu-Otome' in Japan. In Japan, they used the term "Otome" to describe a number of different small to medium sized pink flowering camellias with flower forms that were formal double. I read that this term "Otome" in Japan meant "Stop", which implied that it was too beautiful to sell or give away.

The variety that is generally called 'Otome' today in America is similar to the one that we call 'Pink Perfection', but has larger foliage, grows faster, and the flowers have cupped petals. I have posted a picture with this message of the variety that is usually called 'Otome' today in America.