Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart'

The profuse white, rose-red striped flowers are striking in contrast to the dark glossy-green narrow foliage. The transposons (aka jumping genes) that cause the color streaks are very unstable and will often produce solid rose-red or pink flowers. We can't guarantee what each plant will do, so the best time to buy this lovely Lady is when she's in bloom.  Introduced circa 1887. » Bloom color: White with red streaks or solid rose-red » Bloom form: Semi-double » Bloom size: Medium to large, 3 to 5 inches » Bloom period (NC): Mid to late spring (Mar-Apr) » Growth rate, habit: Slow, upright/compact » Zones: 7a-9 » Features: Variable blooms, container friendly, antique Policy effective April 1, 2022: No refunds will be processed for variegated Camellias on account for solid blooms. We try our best to select plants that have visible variegated blooms, but due to the genetics of the plant, the variegated blooms cannot be guaranteed. By adding this plant to your cart, you accept the no refund policy. Note: $15 handling fee applies to ship 3 gallon size.