Camellia japonica

These climb and make great privacy screens. I like the flowers too. Camellias!

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Extraordinarily beautiful, award-winning Camellia japonica 'Ave Maria' features small to medium flowers, 2-4 in. wide (6-9 cm), with up to 50 petals in a delicate shade of silvery pink. The elegant blooms vary from formal double (no stamen display) to peony form with the golden stamens scattered amongst the central petals.

Taken April 19th, at the National Arboretum in Washington D.C.

Camellia japonica 'Rubra' or 'Single Red'. The wild form of the species Camellia japonica found on the eastern coast of China, on the islands of Japan, and in southern Korea. It has been cultivated for many centuries in China and Japan as an ornamental, and its seed is an important source of edible oil in Japan. (From catalogue, Camellias in the Conservatory Festival 2011, Chiswick House and Gardens).

Learn to plant and grow camellia, the Southern belles of the plant world. These evergreen shrubs bear beautiful blooms during the colder months.

Deck the halls (and your garden) with the Christmas Carol™ Camellia! 🎄✨🎶 This stunning hybrid brings you the best of both worlds with its semi-weeping habit and beautiful red, bell-shaped flowers edged in white 🔔 Blooming from autumn through Christmas, it’s the perfect way to add festive flair to your landscape! With its graceful form and dazzling blooms, this camellia is sure to shine through the holiday season 🌟 Ready to bring some holiday magic to your garden? 🎅 (link in bio)…