Iwane Shibori
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Iwane Shibori |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Year Of Origin | 1859 |
| Primary Color | red |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | variegated; red with irregular white striping, splashes, and flecks |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Iwane Shibori' is a historic Japanese cultivar recorded from 1859. It is noted for its striking variegated blooms, typically showing rich red petals irregularly striped, splashed, or flecked with white in the classic shibori pattern. The flowers appear double and well-filled, giving a formal, refined presentation typical of older Japanese camellias. As a japonica, it is likely an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a generally upright to bushy habit. Blooming is most often in the mid-season for japonicas, and the cultivar is valued for its heritage, distinctive coloration, and ornamental garden presence.
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