Camellia Japonica Tricolor
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Tricolor Superba |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | variegated |
| Bloom Form | semi-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | bushy |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Tricolor Superba' is an old favorite japonica camellia grown as a broadleaf evergreen shrub. It bears large spring flowers that are typically variegated in pink and white, giving a striking tricolor effect in some blooms. The plant has glossy green foliage and a floriferous, ornamental character suited to woodland gardens and containers. Mature plants are generally 8-12 ft tall and 6-10 ft wide, with a full, shrubby habit. Its exact bloom form is not explicitly stated in the source, but the large, showy, variegated blooms are consistent with a semi-double ornamental form.
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