This C. sasanqua variety is called "Sparkling Burgundy." If there was ever a plant that was considered royalty in southern landscapes the camellias would undoubtedly be it. They have been grown in our ...

This undated photo shows a camellia blossom in Charleston, S.C. Thanks to the work of plant breeders, camellias can now be grown in gardens further north than previously possible. (Lee Reich via AP) ...

Key Points Camellias bloom from fall to spring, so choose varieties suited to your zone and climate.Despite their reputation, they’re hardy shrubs that thrive with proper care.Protect them from insect ...

Camellias are almost indispensable in the Southern landscape. Now is an excellent time to purchase and plant blooming camellias. The advantage of buying a camellia in bloom is that you can see exactly ...

Garden enthusiasts in Oregon are being advised to plant camellias now to enjoy vibrant winter blooms. In this week's edition of 'In the Garden,' KEZI 9 News visited Johnson Brothers Garden Market to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - As most flowers fade with the chill of winter, one Southern favorite is just getting started.

These beautiful evergreen shrubs, some even the size of small trees, are blossoming on streets and gardens everywhere. Although camellias have been coming into bloom for several months we are only at ...

It is hard for The Garden Guy to imagine a more perfect Christmas plant for the landscape than Yuletide camellia. When you think about the colors of Christmas, red, green and gold are front and center ...

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama-- We moved up to this area from the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. Recently I saw several plants that look like camellias blooming but it seems earlier than what I remember ...

Most people don’t realize that tea comes from a camellia. Yes, that’s right. It's camellia sinensis, commonly known as the tea plant. All teas — black, green, white and oolong — come from the same ...

Remind me not to plant camellias. Not that camellias (Camellia japonica) aren't wonderful plants, with their elegant, sometimes fragrant, blossoms and their glossy, evergreen foliage. But where I ...