variegation
[vair-ee-i-gey-shuh n, vair-i-gey-]
noun
an act of variegating.
the state or condition of being variegated; varied coloration.
Origin of variegation
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Historical Examples of variegation
Its leaves have a variegation of creamy white on a dark green ground.
Amateur GardencraftEben E. Rexford
In some cases, variegation will not be reproduced by the rooted leaf.
The Nursery BookLiberty Hyde Bailey
The variegated form of C. scandens should be propagated by cuttings to hold the variegation.
The Practical Garden-BookC. E. Hunn
A poor sandy soil is more suitable for the variegated kind, as this renders the variegation more constant.
Gardening for the MillionAlfred Pink
There are numerous varieties in cultivation, differing in the variegation of their leaves.