Camellia japonica

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

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).

Camellias shrubs have a rich history and bright winter flowers that have captivated us for centuries. Brie Arthur, camellia propagator, teaches how to care for camellias, select companion food plants to pair with camellias, choose favorite cultivars, and appreciate camellia heritage.

Common camellia, Japanese camellia, tsubaki Camellia japonica L. Theaceae Camellia japonica is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters…

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.

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