Tag Archives: camellias

Christening Camellias

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Jayne in Georgia

When a plantsman has developed a new Camellia and feels certain it is a variety never seen before, that person is compelled to name the plant with a distinguished moniker that will forever describe it. While walking long, oyster shell … Continue reading →

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Camellias Coming Along

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jayne in Georgia

November in my yard means the Camellias are coming! When we gardened in the Northeast, November meant clean up. A hard frost meant digging dahlias, cutting back perennials, leaving seed heads for the birds. But here in Georgia, we prepare … Continue reading →

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Bonaventure Beckons

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Jayne in Georgia

We have been experiencing some very gray, drab days in Savannah. Better than snow, but I am longing for some color. Since it is camellia season, I had the idea to go look at camellias! I recalled that when looking … Continue reading →

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WAXING CAMELLIAS

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jayne in Georgia

If you are a regular reader, you know that camellias have consumed me.   They have a long bloom period; you can have different varieties blooming from Thanksgiving until Spring is fading.  The blooms do not last long when you cut … Continue reading →

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