Camellia japonica 'Tricolor' ~ Tricolor Camellia zone-10 The large fragrant soft purple

The large fragrant soft purple funnel-shaped flowers with deep violet centers and veining bloom from spring until frost

inconspicuous flowers in the spring before the leaves emerge

rose-red to rose-pink flowers with a contrasting gold stamen that bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies

leaf miner and iron chlorosis in high pH soils

Northern Hemisphere

Camellia japonica 'Tricolor' ~ Tricolor Camellia zone-10 The large fragrant soft purpleTricolor 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. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 8 10 Spread: 4 6 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9