Camelia tree

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

Camellias: are they worth the bother? Grow them in the right place and best conditions for a colorful display from these flowering shrubs.

See the secrets to growing camellias, and how to keep them blooming big and beautiful year after year. Our top tips for Camellia care!

There are thousands of camellia cultivars that have been selectively bred for stunning blooms, cold hardiness, and specific growth habits. But which one will be a good fit for your garden? Learn about 11 of our favorite camellia varieties and choose your favorites now on Gardener's Path. #camellia #flowers #gardenerspath

The long history of cultivated camellia is no surprise. For centuries, it has been a symbolic and captivating choice for the landscape. With numerous varieties and blossom forms, camellias can add fall, winter, and spring joy. Learn how to plant and grow camellia flowers now on Gardener's Path. #camellia #gardenerspath

The choice, planting, watering, pruning and protection of camellias

So the one inherited foundation shrub that I said was “love at first sight” is also the one to go. I can’t quite believe I made the decision but I have, and it feels right. As the weather allows I’ve been busy working on the front garden redo (pictures to follow…someday) all the while glancing at the foundation plantings and knowing that something just wasn’t working. Finally I realized I’d been blind to the big sore thumb, the Camellia. Not that it isn’t a perfectly lovely plant! It is! But…

Camellia tree "High Fragrance" This Camellia has a light, sweet fragrance!