Camellia japonica 'Tricolor' ~ Tricolor Camellia zone-10 leaf miner and iron chlorosis

leaf miner and iron chlorosis in high pH soils

so it's a good idea to plant it in the front or middle of a border where its beautiful blooms can be easily seen

Nodding puffed white heart shaped flowers with protruding white inner petals bloom on long leaning stems in spring before the foliage emerges

Lawrence's Churchyard - geograph

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

Camellia japonica 'Tricolor' ~ Tricolor Camellia zone-10 leaf miner and iron chlorosisTricolor 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