Tri Color Camellia Japonica Live Starter Plant – Camellia japonica ‘Tricolor’ | 1 Plant | Pink White & Red Variegated Blooms | Zones 7–10 | No Pot

Add spectacular seasonal color to your garden with this Tri Color Camellia Japonica, Camellia japonica ‘Tricolor’. This vigorous camellia is prized for its beautiful variegated flowers featuring combinations of pink, white, and red, with some blooms potentially appearing completely red. The candy-stripe coloration makes this variety a striking specimen for shaded gardens, informal hedges, borders, and containers. Camellias can also provide valuable nectar for pollinators when flowering. Your order includes 1 young starter plant grown in a tray and shipped without a pot. Because these are starter plants, they should first be potted and grown in a protected location for approximately 6–12 months before being planted into the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Tri Color Camellia Japonica starter plant
✔️ Camellia japonica ‘Tricolor’
✔️ Young starter plant grown in a tray
✔️ Shipped without a pot
✔️ Pink, white, and red variegated flowering potential
✔️ Plant size varies by crop and season
✔️ Plants may ship dormant from November through April

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tri Color Camellia Japonica
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Tricolor’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full shade to partial shade; can tolerate some sun
Soil: Well-draining, acidic soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Bloom Time: Late winter to spring, depending on climate
Flower Color: Variegated pink, white, and red; solid blooms may also occur
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes, especially while young

💡 Care Tip: Pot your young Camellia japonica ‘Tricolor’ in a well-draining, acidic potting mix and keep it in a protected location with bright shade or filtered light while it establishes. Avoid planting the starter directly into the landscape until it has developed into a stronger, established plant. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid soggy conditions. If the plant arrives dormant during the colder months without leaves or flowers, this is a normal seasonal condition. Variegated camellias can naturally produce solid red, pink, or white flowers alongside variegated blooms due to a phenomenon called sporting.