The multi-shaded pink petals of the 'Marie Bracey' Camellia japonica are dark pink around the edge and light pink in the middle which creates an interesting pattern. The smooth pink flowers are symmetrical with random blotches of light pinks and white. The new evergreen leaves of the 'Marie Bracey' Camellia japonica are glossy light green and darken as they mature. The delicate Camellia japonica flowers of the Marie Bracey camellia unfold like a rosebud in a circular pattern. The flowers of the Marie Bracey Camellia bushes begin opening during late winter into late spring at TyTy Nursery. The blooms of the Marie Bracey Camellia are often considered to be a red form of the Pink Perfection Camellia shrub, because of the similar form of the flower. The flowering Marie Bracey Camellia bushes perform best when planted underneath the heavy shade of pine trees or oak trees. Often groups of flowers and leaves of the Marie Bracey Camellia shrubs are floated above water in narrow dishes to display the beautiful rose color.