Camellia japonica 'Iwaneshibori'
A specific cultivar of the common camellia. The name is a proper noun referring to this ornamental variety.
I planted an Iwaneshibori camellia in the garden.
Katakana spelling is standard for this cultivar name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the cultivar name is normally written in katakana.
The name is a cultivar designation; '岩根' (iwa-ne) suggests 'rock root' and '絞り' (shibori) refers to a variegated or dappled pattern, likely describing the flower's appearance. The exact origin of the cultivar name is uncertain.