There are several different species of camellia, but the most common are Camellia japonica and Sasanqua.
Feb 28, 2024, 11:14amImagine a rose with gorgeous leaves that blooms all winter long. It may seem too good to be true in our cold climate, but let me introduce you to Camellias. These subtropical shrubs will bring a burst of color and incredibly detailed flower shapes to the gardens long before most other shrubs. Although they used to be a rare sight in our area, warmer winters and new cold-hardy varieties are making camellias so much more common.
Camellia Japonica “Spring’s Promise” is featured in the video above. It has small red blooms and an unusually early bloom time for climate - sometimes starting up in February during mild winters like this one. The “April Series” camellias are one of the most commonly available for cold hardy camellias. They will bloom if winter temperatures remain above 0F, and can survive temperatures as cold as -5F.Camellia have broad evergreen leaves that are susceptible to sunburn in the summer and dehydration during winter months. Ideally, these plants should be kept in a warm spot of the yard - like a south or west exposure - in dappled sunlight.
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