Camellia japonica 'Shikibu', Japanese Camellia sun or shade Leaves age to green in

Leaves age to green in summer

It's dark leaves are variegated with dark red-purple and the reverse emerges a noticeable solid red

stoloniferous groundcover

Forms a small trunk in time

but they do not transplant well

Camellia japonica 'Shikibu', Japanese Camellia sun or shade Leaves age to green inMid size upright Camellia with anemone like red deep pink blooms in March to April. Found as a seedling of Camellia japonica 'Bokuhan' by Eimei Nagata. Prefers a lightly shaded site with some summer water. Camellias can take full shade or more sun, but too much exposure can lead to winter damage or summer stress, and too much shade will lead to fewer blooms. Mature size: 8 12 ft T x W Minimum temperature: 10 F