I still remember standing in the garden that March morning, coffee going cold in my hand, staring at my twelve-year-old camellia like I’d just watched a car crash in slow motion. She’d been loaded with fat pink buds. A hard…
It was a gray November afternoon, and my neighbor leaned over the fence with that particular look — the one that says “I’m about to save you from yourself.” He pointed at the small shrub I was tucking into the…
It was a Tuesday in January when my neighbor Linda showed up at my door holding her phone out like it was evidence at a crime scene. On the screen: a photo of her camellia, leaves slightly curled, a few…
It was the third week of January, and I was standing in my garden at 6 a.m. in my dressing gown, watching a hard frost settle over my camellias like a slow disaster. One of them — a Jury’s Yellow’…
I still remember standing in my backyard on a January morning, staring at my beloved Kramer’s Supreme’ camellia, its buds turned to brown mush overnight. My neighbor Patty had told me back in October not to worry — “camellias are…
When Roots Run Deep: What My Grandmother’s Camellia Taught Me About Transplanting My grandmother’s camellia wasn’t just a plant. It was thirty years of November mornings, quiet cups of tea, and a garden she’d built from nothing. So when the landlord’s sale threatened to leave it behind, we refused to abandon it without a fight. … Read more
When gray skies dominate the landscape, the garden can often feel dull. However, a few remarkable plants defy the season, offering brilliant color against the winter backdrop. Camellias stand out as true champions of the cold months. These evergreen shrubs produce stunning flowers when most other plants are dormant. With a little planning, you can enjoy a … Read more
Camellias offer stunning blooms when many other plants are dormant. Their glossy, evergreen leaves provide year-round structure in the garden. However, the key to enjoying these flowers for months is choosing the right varieties. Different camellias bloom at different times, from autumn all the way through spring. Understanding these bloom periods helps you create a … Read more
Extend Your Camellia Season: Varieties for Continuous Blooms Camellias are a favorite among gardeners for their stunning flowers and glossy leaves. By selecting the right varieties, you can enjoy blooms throughout the year. This guide will help you choose camellias that provide continuous color from early fall to late spring. What I Recommend If you’re serious … Read more
Camellias offer stunning blooms when many other plants are dormant. Their glossy, evergreen leaves provide year-round structure in the garden. However, the real show is their flowers. Understanding their bloom times helps you plan a garden with continuous color. Different camellia types flower at different times. Some bloom in fall, while others wait for winter … Read more
