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Tricolor Superba Camellia (Japonica)

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  • variegated blooms that consist of hues of pink, white, and red
  • Matures to 6-10' wide by 8-12' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
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Description

The Tricolor Superba Camellia (Japonica) brings dazzling color to your landscape in the winter time! This beauty produces delightfully variegated blooms that consist of hues of pink, white, and red. Some blooms will be completely red. These blooms that stand out on the backdrop of dark green glossy evergreen foliage. These blooms start appearing in late-winter and continue into spring.

This blooming camellia reaches a mature height of 8-12' H x 6-10' W. However, it can be trimmed yearly to keep it at the desired size.

Due to its tolerance of heat and humidity Camellias have become both synonymous and a staple of many southern gardens and landscapes.

Use the Tricolor Superba Camellia as a privacy screen, hedge, specimen, accent, or in mass plantings.

If you like this Camellia and would like to learn more or make a purchase take a look at a few others from our line up! Professor Sargent Camellia and Tama Vino Camellias.

Tricolor Superba Camellia Care

As you prepare an area in your garden to place your Camellias be sure it meets the plants sunlight requirements. The Camellia Superba prefers filtered to partial sunlight and when provided will lead to the healthiest blooms and foliage.

The Camellia Superba, once established, is drought tolerant! Until it has become established you are going to want to water 2-3 time per week. During the second growing season decrease water to 1-2 times per week. Only during times to extreme heat and drought will your Tricolor Superba require supplementary watering.

It addition to heat and drought resistance they are also quite hardy! You will notice that once established you will have no issues down to 0° in USDA Zones 7 - 9.

Plant in rich, acidic soil with good drainage for best results. In addition to good soil, apply 3-4 inches of composted manure yearly to keep your soil healthy and full of organic matter. If you choose to fertilize do so in early spring with an acidic plant fertilizer to keep your camellia happy and healthy. To protect the roots of your plant be sure to add a few inches to mulch around the base.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Tricolor Superba Camellia

Space this Camellia 4-6 feet apart for a seamless hedge or mass planting. Otherwise, plant them 10+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Camellia japonica 'Tricolor Superba'
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Flowering, Reblooming
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink, Red, White
  • Uses
    Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Mixed Garden Bed, Specimen
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Winter, Spring

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 7-9

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The Tricolor Superba Camellia (Japonica) brings dazzling color to your landscape in the winter time! This beauty produces delightfully variegated blooms that consist of hues of pink, white, and red. Some blooms will be completely red. These blooms that stand out on the backdrop of dark green glossy evergreen foliage. These blooms start appearing in late-winter and continue into spring.

This blooming camellia reaches a mature height of 8-12' H x 6-10' W. However, it can be trimmed yearly to keep it at the desired size.

Due to its tolerance of heat and humidity Camellias have become both synonymous and a staple of many southern gardens and landscapes.

Use the Tricolor Superba Camellia as a privacy screen, hedge, specimen, accent, or in mass plantings.

If you like this Camellia and would like to learn more or make a purchase take a look at a few others from our line up! Professor Sargent Camellia and Tama Vino Camellias.

Tricolor Superba Camellia Care

As you prepare an area in your garden to place your Camellias be sure it meets the plants sunlight requirements. The Camellia Superba prefers filtered to partial sunlight and when provided will lead to the healthiest blooms and foliage.

The Camellia Superba, once established, is drought tolerant! Until it has become established you are going to want to water 2-3 time per week. During the second growing season decrease water to 1-2 times per week. Only during times to extreme heat and drought will your Tricolor Superba require supplementary watering.

It addition to heat and drought resistance they are also quite hardy! You will notice that once established you will have no issues down to 0° in USDA Zones 7 - 9.

Plant in rich, acidic soil with good drainage for best results. In addition to good soil, apply 3-4 inches of composted manure yearly to keep your soil healthy and full of organic matter. If you choose to fertilize do so in early spring with an acidic plant fertilizer to keep your camellia happy and healthy. To protect the roots of your plant be sure to add a few inches to mulch around the base.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2.4 Gallon
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