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Camellia Sasanqua vs Japonica: A Freeze-Risk Siting Guide by Zone

· April 13, 2026
Camellia Sasanqua vs Japonica: Which One Belongs in Your Garden

Nursery tags will tell you “full sun to part shade,” maybe a hardiness zone number, and little else. What they won’t tell you is that Camellia sasanqua and Camellia japonica lose their flowers to cold in two completely different ways, at two completely different times of year — and that gap is exactly what my … Read more

15 Beautiful Types of Camellias for Your Garden

· November 15, 2025
15 Beautiful Types of Camellias for Your Garden

Picking the Right Camellias for Your Garden Get the soil right, choose a good spot, and stay consistent with watering, and camellias will reward you generously. Between the range of flower shapes, colors, and bloom windows on offer, it’s realistic to have some camellia or another flowering from September clear through May. Begin with dependable, … Read more