The camellia flower can be seen blooming almost all yeareven during the cold months.
If it seems like thecamellia flowerblooms almost all year, that’s because they do.
What does a camellia look like?
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In addition to resemblingroses, camellia flowers can be shaped likeanemonesorpeonies.
There are thousands of varieties of camellias.
Native to Asia, there are more than 200 species of camellias and thousands of varieties.
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They bloom in three seasons.
Some japonica cultivars will bloom from fall into spring, too.
A summer-blooming camellia exists.
Khoury says breeders are working on new camellia hybrids that will bloom in the summer.
Only one, ‘Wendzalea’ is currently available in the United States.
Its ruby-red, semi-double blooms open from July to November, and again from February through March.
Camellias must be bred with a wild species from China,C.
New cultivars also are being developed intrendy colors, he says, like yellow and purple.
Some varieties can grow in colder regions.
Breeders have created hardier varieties, though, and now there are several that can grow in Zone 6.
One of the hardiest,Camellia japonica’Korean Fire' may evensurvive with winter protectionin Zone 5.
Grow your camellias inlarge containers you could bring inside.
Move the pots back outside in spring when temperatures stay above freezing.
Camellias are part of American history.
The most popular camellia isn’t usually grown in home gardens.
It’sCamellia sinensis; the species used to make tea.
Coco Chanel loved the flowers.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
History of Camellias.American Camellia Society.
Malach, Hannah.How Celebrities Wore Chanels Signature Camellia Flower at Met Gala 2023.WWD.
