The 'Happy Birthday' Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a striking, vigorous evergreen shrub celebrated for its large, ruffled, peony-form flowers that are light pink and uniquely striped or flecked with deep pink. Originally registered in 1979 by L.G. MacDowell in Lakeland, Florida, this award-winning variety blooms heavily from late winter through mid-spring, offering stunning contrast against its dense, glossy dark green foliage. Best suited for USDA Zones 7b to 9. Thrives in partial shade to filtered sun (ideally morning sun and afternoon shade). 8 to 12 feet tall at maturity.