HAMMOND – The sasanqua species of camellia is one of our most popular flowering shrubs for late fall through early spring. These go by the scientific names of Camellia sasanqua. Sasanquas are ...

Q. I have lost two of my five dwarf camellias in 14 months. I took one to a nurseryman who said it wasn't dead and recommended I water more. I did, but later it died. The garden is mostly in shade.

ON warm autumn days, a fragrance rises from the sunlit crescent of ‘Dwarf Shishigashira’ camellias in Melinda and Allan Siegel’s backyard. The earthy scent is unusual -- similar to tea -- and it’s ...

Camellias are popular evergreen plants known for their winter blooms and glossy leaves. Proper care includes planting in acidic soil with morning sun, regular watering, and fertilizing after blooming.

Camellias are perhaps our best loved winter bloomer, cheering up many a grey winter day. But often gardeners wonder why next door’s camellia is covered with blooms, while their’s rarely has a flower, ...

Often when your focus is on one plant group, especially since I am a camellia grower, show-er and judge of camellias, you may, at times, feel as if there are no other plants and certainly no room for ...

Types of camellias Camellia japonica, which we commonly call “camellia,” is the most prominent of the camellia species. Its flowers range in color from pure white to shades of pink and red to the ...

Discover why a Camellia sinensis was replaced with a compact Paniculata Hydrangea 'Polestar' in this garden makeover. Learn practical planting tips, how to choose the right shrub for small spaces, and ...