Kick Off Variegated
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Kick Off Variegated |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | variegated |
| Bloom Form | rose-form-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
A variegated form of Camellia japonica 'Kick Off', shown in bloom in Macon, Georgia. The flowers appear medium to large, soft pink with irregular white variegation or streaking, and have a full, layered double form consistent with rose-form-double to formal double camellias; based on the visible petal arrangement, rose-form-double is the closest fit. As a Camellia japonica selection, it is likely an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and a dense, upright to bushy habit. The March flowering date in Georgia suggests a mid-season bloom period.
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