Tricolor Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay bright green year-round. Large semi-double tricolor flowers can range from mostly white with red stripes to pale pink with red stripes and bloom from late winter into spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Pink+Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Astilbe, Hosta
IMAGES: Photos by yewchan, Camellia (1), (2), (3) Photo by Michael Livsey, Camellia, (4) Photo by Jean, Camellia
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
