Desire Variegated Camellia
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Desire Variegated |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | variegated |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Desire Variegated' is a variegated selection of the classic 'Desire' camellia, valued for its elegant formal double blooms and refined ornamental effect. The flowers are typically soft pink to rose-pink with irregular white variegation or striping, creating a bicolored display. As a Camellia japonica cultivar, it is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a neat garden presence. Reference context places it among variegated and multi-colored japonicas and indicates it is a mid-season flowering cultivar. It is also associated with the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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