Tricolor Red
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Tricolor Red |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | red |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | variegated, striped or blotched white on red |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia 'Tricolor Red' is a cultivar of Camellia japonica known for its variegated red-and-white flowers. Reference material identifies it as Camellia japonica 'Tricolor', and the name 'Tricolor Red' appears to refer to the red-flowering form or common listing of this cultivar. The blooms are typically fully double to formal in appearance, with many regularly arranged petals and striking color variation that may include red petals, white markings, and occasional pinkish tones depending on expression. Like most japonica camellias, it is an evergreen shrub valued for glossy dark green foliage and ornamental winter to spring display.
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