Camellias — Varieties and Growing Tips | Volunteer Gardener

Camellias are an iconic shrub of the Southeast, and we’ve got some beautiful varieties to showcase. Marty DeHart is at Camellia Forest Nursery in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with David Parks, co-founder and proprietor. The Camellia japonicas bloom January into April, while Camellia sasanqua puts on a show from October thru February. We get tips on where to plant, how to plant, and desirable soil conditions for good performance.

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