Helen Bower
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Helen Bower |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | variegated, marbled and flecked with white |
| Bloom Form | rose-form-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Helen Bower' is a highly sought-after, show-winning evergreen camellia cultivar valued for its large double flowers and glossy dark green foliage. Reference information for the variegated form indicates blooms ranging from rosy pink to rich rose red, often marbled and flecked with white, with flowers described as rose-form to formal double. The plant is vigorous and broad to upright in habit, forming a substantial shrub with serrated, glossy leaves. It is typically grown for its striking ornamental flowers and refined landscape presence.
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