Camellia japonica 'General Coletti'
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | General Coletti |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | red |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | variegated, striped, splashed |
| Bloom Form | rose-form-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
A historic Camellia japonica cultivar valued for its striking variegated blooms. 'General Coletti' typically bears large, formal-looking double to rose-form-double flowers in deep red marked with irregular white streaks and splashes, giving a bold striped or variegated effect. It is grown primarily as an ornamental shrub and is known for the glossy, dark green evergreen foliage typical of Camellia japonica. As with many japonica camellias, it is generally a dense, upright to bushy plant that flowers from winter into spring, making it a classic choice for woodland gardens, sheltered borders, and camellia collections.
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