Queen Bessie is a white camellia with a pink flush at the center. The flowers are medium and semi-double, with wavy petals and a gold center. It blooms late in the season. The plant is a compact, upright evergreen with dark glossy leaves. It came from Overlook Nurseries in Alabama in the 1930s.
Give it morning sun and afternoon shade, and acid soil that drains. Water it while it is settling in.
🌎 Zones: 7–9. ☀️ Sunlight: Morning sun, afternoon shade. 💧 Soil & Care: Acid, well-drained soil. Water while it is settling in. 🌸 Blooms: White, flushed pink at the center. Semi-double with wavy petals. Late season.
