The japanese camellia is a small tree or shrub with glossy green leaves and showy white, pink or red flowers. Native to Japan, it has since spread around the world and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant, even becoming the official state flower of the U.S. state of Alabama. In China, it is considered a symbol of good luck and is a staple of many New Year's celebrations.

Tea-oil camellia (Camellia oleifera) is a plant species often commercially used to make tea seed oil. The oil made from the seeds of tea-oil camellia is similar in composition to olive oil. Tea seed oil is also known as camellia oil, and it can be used to make soap or textiles.

The leaves of the tea (Camellia sinensis) are used to make black, green and oolong tea. A small, evergreen shrub whose small, fragrant, white flowers bloom in fall. Prefers full sun, in well-drained, slightly acidic, sandy soil. Tea leaves can be harvested after the third year.

Camellia (Camellia chekiangoleosa) is an evergreen shrub that can grow from 3 to 8 m tall. A hardy variety, it has large, rich red flowers that bloom profusely from late winter to spring. In China, it is commercially grown for its seed oil. Thrives in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained soil.

Often grown as an ornamental garden shrub, camellia rosthorniana has a unique appearance that sets it apart from some other plants in the genus. It produces showy flowers in the spring, but the bright-colored stems also add color and interest.

Golden camellia is a prized ornamental plant in China, Taiwan, and Japan, known for its stunning bright yellow flowers that bloom in late winter through early spring. The plant is named after M. J. Petelot, a French missionary who discovered it in Vietnam in 1899.

Temple flower (Camellia reticulata) gets its Latin name reticulata, or net-like, from the net-like pattern of veins on its leaves. This flower is the floral emblem of China's Yunnan province. This is a popular ornamental shrub or small tree that only grows in warmer climates since it has almost no frost-hardiness.

Egeria iris is a flowering shrub notable for its short, distinctive styles that set it apart from other Camellia species. The elegant blossoms, often vibrant in color, emerge against a backdrop of glossy, dark green leaves. Adaptive to shaded environments, egeria iris thrives under a canopy that mimics its native forested habitats, showcasing a resilience that allows for survival amidst more competitive flora.

Pitard's camellia is a rare and endangered species native to southwestern China. It has beautiful small white flowers with pink centers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The plant can be grown as a small tree or a large shrub and is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. The species is named after Louis Auguste Marie Joseph Pitard, a French botanist who collected the plant in 1906.

Also known as camellia semiserrata, this camellia plant is native to China and has serrated leaves with gorgeous white flowers. Despite being toxic to humans and animals, it has economic value for its use in traditional medicine.

Also known as the poached egg camellia, this plant produces stunning white flowers with bright yellow centers. It originates from Yunnan, China, and is sought after by collectors for its rarity and unique appearance.

Known as the South China tea oil plant, camellia produces edible seeds that yield a nutritious oil used for cooking and skin care. This evergreen tree has glossy, dark green leaves and bears fragrant white flowers in mid to late winter.

The camellias 'Elsie Jury' is an upright growing cultivar with peony-form blooms. A child cultivar of the C. japonica 'Pukekura' and C. saluenesis, it was developed by Jury nurseries, leading to its name. A heritage cultivar, the camellias 'Elsie Jury' has a spreading habit that can be planted near shrubs and trees.

This cultivar offers coloring different from the traditional plant, and even further variety within that. In Japanese, "Herme" means "brilliant gem," and it got this name for its beauty and variety. Its salmon pink blooms are edged in white and streaked with scarlet-red. Within the japanese camellia 'Herme' cultivar, from the camellia plant, there is a lot of variation in its coloring.

Camellias 'Debbie' is a charming vigorous shrub that offers glossy, ovate leaves and double rose-pink flowers. It is a cultivar of the Camellia genus and holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Camellias 'Debbie' is a stunning addition to any garden for mid-season color and interest. Ideal for shade gardens, it requires minimal attention and looks stunning in mixed shrub borders.

Camellias 'Anticipation' is a compact shrub that offers a profuse show of rose-pink flowers among dark evergreen foliage. It is a cross between Camellia japonica and Camellia saluenensis, first bred in Cornwall, England in 1923. Choose this lovely showy plant for your cottage or informal garden.

Camellias 'Cinnamon Cindy' is a hybrid camellia notable for its delicate, fragrant flowers that emit a cinnamon-like scent. The blooms emerge in a soft palette of pastel pinks and whites, contrasted by rich, glossy green foliage. Flourishing in partial shade, camellias 'Cinnamon Cindy' thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, with its blossoms bringing a sensory delight in cooler months.

Camellias 'Narumigata' is a charming evergreen shrub renowned for its delicate, white to pale pink single flowers featuring distinctive fluted petals and a central burst of golden stamens. Blooming from fall to winter, camellias 'Narumigata' thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil, preferring partial shade. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides a year-round backdrop, making it an elegant addition to temperate gardens.

Camellias 'Bowen Bryant' is a member of the RHS Award of Garden Merit winners, and its dark evergreen foliage and upright pink flowers are what make it shine. Cultivated as a hybrid of other camellia varieties, this variant was named for the cultivator who discovered it. Camellias 'Bowen Bryant' won its fame and popularity for its strong growth habit, year-round beauty, and ease of care.

Camellias 'Red' flaunts vibrant red blooms with delicate petals that create a striking contrast against its glossy, dark green foliage. Thriving in milder climates, this evergreen shrub flourishes best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. The blossoms, appearing in late fall to winter, enliven gardens during cooler seasons, offering a splash of color when most plants rest. Camellias 'Red''s graceful growth habit and fragrant flowers attract pollinators, adding both aesthetic value and ecological benefits to landscaped spaces.

Temple flower 'Arch of Triumph''s giant, peony-like pink (or red) and white flowers atop glossy foliage give this variant its distinctive look. Cultivated as a camellia hybrid, it was named after the French monument for its monumental growth and appearance. Temple flower 'Arch of Triumph' is popular for its carmine-colored blooms, dark green foliage, and ease of care.

The japanese camellia 'Masayoshi' is an evergreen that was created to have a more compact size. Rather than the full-sized original Japanese camellia plant, this one is mid-sized and has glossy, dark leaves. When it blooms in the spring, this variety shows spotted red or red flowers with a white marbling.

Camellias 'Cornish Snow' blooms profusely in late winter to early spring, presenting a stunning display of delicate, small white flowers that grace the glossy, dark green foliage. This hardy evergreen shrub thrives in partial shade, with a preference for well-drained, acidic soil. Its frost-resistant petals hint at camellias 'Cornish Snow''s resilience in cooler climates, offering a burst of brightness in otherwise barren gardens.

The camellia fraterna is a medium-sized shrub. It can be found growing in the evergreen woods of southeastern China. It has sharply pointed greyish-green leaves. This beautiful plant's fragrant, creamy-white flowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies.

Camellias 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a showy camellia with peony-shaped flowers with shades of ruby red that have undertones of lavender. It is a hybrid of the C. sasanqua 'Hinode-gumo' x Camellia x 'Showa-no-sakae'. Its gorgeous blooms have earned it the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Camellias 'Sweet Emily Kate' has delicate rose-pink flowers, unique from other camellias. It is a hybrid of Camellia japonica x Camellia lutchuensis. Camellias 'Sweet Emily Kate' is sometimes called Japanese Camellia. Horticulturalists like its fragrance, late season blooms, and that it attracts pollinators. It is also easy to grow in pots.

Japanese camellia 'Doctor Tinsley' is cultivated from Japanese camellia. It grows lower than its parent plant and others in the family, making it a gardeners favorite in container gardens. It also has a longer blooming period and produces semi-double flowers while other cultivars produce single or double blooms.

Camellias 'Water Lily' is a beautiful evergreen with glossy green leaves that blooms with bright rose-pink flowers with dark pink tinges at the tips. It a cross of Camillia japonica and Camillia saluenensis. It gets its name from its resemblance to a water lily. Plant in moist, rich soil and grow as a screen or hedge.

Created by combining Camellia japonica and Camellia reticulata, camellias 'Doctor Clifford Parks' is a Camellia cultivar that produces highly unique blooms. Camellias 'Doctor Clifford Parks' shows off large red, peony- and sometimes anemone-shaped flowers, making it ideal to add a splash of glorious color to a garden.

Camellias 'Tiptoe' has flowers that are silvery pink, transitioning into a cherry pink towards the edges. These flowers contrast nicely with its glossy, dark green foliage. This cultivar was derived from Camellia × williamsii 'Farfalla' and first flowered in 1961.

Camellias 'Scentuous' is a hybrid Camellia celebrated for its highly fragrant blooms. Showcasing delicate white to blush-pink flowers, its petals exude an intoxicating scent that pervades its surroundings. Foliage is glossy green, forming a lush backdrop that accentuates the floral display. Thriving in part shade, the plant's allure is enhanced by adequate moisture and well-drained acidic soil, typical of its woodland origins.

Camellia amplexicaulis belongs to a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. They are found in eastern and southern Asia. Camellias are evergreen shrubs or small trees up to 20 m tall. Their leaves are alternately arranged, simple, thick, serrated, and usually glossy. Their flowers are usually large and conspicuous, with five to nine petals in naturally occurring species of Camellia. The colors of the flowers vary from white through pink colors to red. Flowers throughout the genus are characterized by a dense bouquet of conspicuous yellow stamens, often contrasting with the petal colors. The so-called "fruit" of Camellia is a dry capsule, sometimes subdivided in up to five compartments, each compartment containing up to eight seeds.

Japanese camellia 'Adolphe Audusson' is a red double-flowered cultivar of Japanese camellia that also stands out for its height. This cultivar grows to a height of 8 m, surpassing most Japanese camellias, which only reach up to 6 m. It also spreads out more than most other varieties, growing out to 8 m as opposed to the average range of 1 to 4 m.

Among the RHS Award of Garden Merit winners, camellias 'Jean May' is a profusely blooming, semi-double, pastel-pink variety of camellia. A hybrid of other cultivars, it was named after its delicate and feminine appearance. Gardeners adore camellias 'Jean May' for its bright flowers, long blooming season, and attractive growth habit.

Camellias 'Freedom Bell' is a vibrant hybrid, exhibiting broad, glossy green leaves. Its standout feature is the profusion of deep pink, bell-shaped flowers that emerge in spring, symbolizing resilience as they flourish in partial shade. This evergreen shrub thrives in moist, well-drained acidic soil, reflecting its preference for temperate environments.

Camellias 'Donation' is a vigorous shrub with an upright habit that produces lovely semi-double, rose-pink flowers amongst dark green ovate leaves. It is a cultivar of the Camellia genus. This extremely popular Camellia holds an AGM Award and was raised by Colonel Stephenson Clarke of Borde Hill. It makes the perfect cover for an unattractive wall in your garden.

Assam tea is a robust, tropical variety of tea plant with glossy, dark green leaves. Its broad leaves are uniquely suited to the warm, humid conditions of its native region. Thriving in the rich, monsoon-soaked soils, assam tea is prized for its bold-flavored leaves, a staple for strong, malty teas with a brisk character.

Japanese camellia 'Lady Campbell' is a spectacular Japanese camellia cultivar, noted for its upright growth habit; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; and masses of medium-sized pinkish-red, rose-like blossoms. It is a popular hedge plant, but it also makes a great display when grown in a container.

Japanese camellia 'Bob Hope' is named for Bob Hope, the popular British-American comedian (1903 - 2003). It is a showy Carmelia, notable for its particularly bright red flowers that feature pronounced yellow stamens offering a delightful color contrast. The flower petals are ruffled and bloom in early to mid-spring.

An unusually small camellia, japanese camellia 'Fairy Blush' has distinctive pinkish-white flowers and only grows to about 1 meter tall. Hybridized from other japonica varieties, this cultivar was aptly named after its fairy-like height and "blushing" colors. Japanese camellia 'Fairy Blush' is desirable for its lovely flowers, manageable height, and easy growing habit.

Camellias 'Kanjiro' is a popular sasanqua cultivar in Southern gardens. This evergreen shrub blooms bright pink, semi-double flowers with gold stamens from late fall to early winter, attracting bees and butterflies. The glossy, dark green leaves provide a great backdrop for the colorful flowers.

Japanese camellia 'Lily Pons' is a cultivar of the Japanese camellia that's distinguished by its single to semi-double, pure white flowers with delicate narrow petals. It also has dark green foliage and a neat, bush-forming growth habit. The flowers are sometimes blushed with soft pink.

An Award of Garden Merit winner, japanese camellia 'Tricolor''s colorful, semi-double blooms and the copious flowering period are what make it special. Hybridized from other camellia varieties, this cultivar was aptly named for its tricolor display of white-and-pink-streaked flowers with bright yellow stamens. Japanese camellia 'Tricolor' is popular for its prominent display, long blooming season, and evergreen foliage.

Japanese camellia 'Lavinia Maggi' is a standout camelia that has broad white flowers with rose-pink petal markings, in contrast to the uniformly-colored flowers of the parent plant. This hybrid has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and thoroughly deserves the pedigree of being named for an Italian countess.

Japanese camellia 'Grand Prix' is a common camellia cultivar with large, bright red flowers. This cultivar is taller than many others, which is perhaps why the name, ‘Grand Prize’ suits it so well. It is loved for its showiness in the garden and has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit, but gardeners should beware camellia gall and petal blight.

Japanese camellia 'April Rose' is an evergreen camellia bush with dark rose-red double flowers that bloom in spring (hence the name 'April Rose') and grows up to 1.5 to 2.5 m tall. Though all Japanese camellias are hardy japanese camellia 'April Rose' is particularly renowned for its durability during the winter months.

The japanese camellia 'R.L. Wheeler' is set apart from other camellia cultivars by its anemone-shaped flowers. It was cultivated by R.L. Wheeler who named the cultivar after himself. Considered low maintenance and perfect for containers, the japanese camellia 'R.L. Wheeler' provides seasonal interest by even blooming in the winter.

Temple flower 'Captain Rawes' is named for Captain Richard Rawes, who shipped the first specimens of this plant to England in 1820. This historic camellia cultivar stands out for its blushing pink flowers and vigorous growth. Temple flower 'Captain Rawes' makes an excellent landscape shrub.

A winner of the Award of Garden Merit, japanese camellia 'Jupiter' is renowned for its single or semi-double rose-red petals and bright yellow stamens. Cultivated as a hybrid of other camellia variants, this cultivar was named for its distinctive appearance: the yellow boss with "rings" of scarlet petals. Japanese camellia 'Jupiter' is loved for its striking ornamental value and ease of care.

Japanese camellia 'Drama Girl' stands out from its parent plant due to its huge semi-double flowers which feature two rows of petals to make for an eye-catching bright pink bloom. The flowers can grow up to 17 cm wide. It's certainly dramatic, hence the name of this hybrid. This spectacular flower received the Award of Garden Merit from The Royal Horticultural Society.

As you'd expect based on its name, japanese camellia 'Brushfield's Yellow' has a yellow, or more accurately yellowish-white, flower. This is quite a contrast from the pink flowers of the parent plant. The differences don't end there, because these flowers are packed with attractively ruffled petals forming particularly dense flower heads.

Japanese camellia 'Winter Perfume Pearl' gets its exquisite name from its winter-white flowers and enticing scent. Despite its flowery name, this is a hardy camellia that blooms early in the spring. Though it can be grown in a container, japanese camellia 'Winter Perfume Pearl' has been been known to grow up to 2 m outdoors.

Camellias 'Snow Flurry' is a hybrid shrub known for its winter resilience and striking, large white blossoms that resemble a flurry of snow when in bloom. This evergreen's glossy, dark green leaves create a lustrous backdrop for the delicate, fragrant flowers which brighten gardens in colder months. Adaptable to various climates, camellias 'Snow Flurry' flourishes in well-drained soil and partial shade, attracting pollinators even in chillier temperatures.

This cultivar has a showier bloom. The japanese camellia 'Guilio Nuccio' has colorfully salmon-pink flowers, rounded with yellow eyes and spots of white. Its dark green foliage provides the perfect background to its colors. Coming from the Japanese camellia plant, this cultivar grows in an upright, spreading manner, and is appreciated for being low maintenance.

Camellias 'Minato' presents a stunning visual with its glossy, dark green leaves and vibrant flowers. These blossoms, ranging in hues from white to deep pink, often adorn the plant in a striking fashion, revealing its affinity for a sheltered spot with well-drained, acidic soil. Camellias 'Minato''s growth is moderately paced, showcasing a preference for partial shade, which accentuates its flowering potential and overall lush appearance.

Japanese camellia 'Mathotiana Alba' is named after the person who cultivated them, Mr. Mathot, this hardwood shrub produces flowers with formal double petals that are usually white but can develop spots of pink in rare cases. It also tolerates the cold better than other varieties. Due to its size, this plant can be added to the garden as an ornamental hedge.

A hybrid of Camellia japonica and Camellia saluensis, camellias 'Daintiness' is a large shrub that produces light pink flowers. The flowers grow up to 6 centimeters in width. The plant itself can grow up to 4 meters tall. Gardeners like camellias 'Daintiness' because it is a low-maintenance plant that does well against a wall or on a trellis.

A winner of the Award of Garden Merit, this cultivar's double rose-pink blooms and bright yellow stamens truly make it stand out. Japanese camellia 'Leonard Messel' was cultivated as a hybrid of other Japanese camellias and was named after its cultivator. Japanese camellia 'Leonard Messel''s prestigious reputation comes from its long-living blooms, standout colors, and strong hardiness.

Camellias 'Polar Ice' is a camellia cultivar specifically bred for its pure white flowers and hardiness to cold temperatures. These characteristics are what give it the name 'Polar Ice.' It is an anemone form camellia that is part of the Winter Series. Camellias 'Polar Ice' is a cross between Camellia oleifera 'Plain Jane' and Camellia 'Frost Princess' and gets its cold hardiness and flower form respectively from these parents.

Camellia euphlebia is a flowering shrub with glossy green leaves and a habit of producing large, fragrant blossoms. These flowers are notable for their vibrant hues and layered petals, often attracting pollinators to its natural woodland habitats. The plant thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, preferring partial shade, which allows it to conserve moisture and avoid the stress of direct sunlight.

Bred from Camellia reticulata and Camelia williamsii. Camellias 'Black Lace' is a classic, award-winning cultivar that has dark red flowers with triangular, velvety petals arranged in a perfect vortex. The cultivar is prized for its cold-hardiness and compact growth form.

Japanese camellia 'Doctor King' is a cultivar widely admired for its large, vibrant red flowers that resemble peony blossoms. It typically blooms in late winter to early spring, offering a striking contrast against its glossy green leaves. Thriving in well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade, japanese camellia 'Doctor King' gains resilience from its preferred sheltered, yet sunny environments. Its evergreen nature and sturdy growth make it a popular ornamental in temperate gardens.

Originating from the mountains of the Guangdong Province in China, camellia azalea is an evergreen plant that is considered to be both a shrub and a small tree since it grows up to 4 m tall. A great thing about its large, bright red flowers is that they last a long time, from mid-spring through winter.

One of the most profusely blooming varieties of camellia (over 150 flowers per plant), camellias 'Mine' shows off pure white double blooms with golden "buttons." A hybrid of various camellia cultivars, this plant was named after the Japanese words meaning "snow-white dove" for its flushes of snow-white flowers. Camellias 'Mine' is extremely popular for its full and long blooming season, lovely appearance, and ease of care.

Camellias 'Yuletide' is a winter-flowering shrub known for its vibrant red blossoms that contrast strikingly with dark, glossy green leaves. These flowers, solitary and with a prominent central cluster of golden stamens, pop against the evergreen foliage, creating a festive display reminiscent of the holiday season. Thriving in cooler climates, camellias 'Yuletide''s hardiness makes it a popular choice for adding color to gardens during the bleakest months.

Japanese camellia 'Silver Anniversary' is a camellia shrub named for its white, semi-double flowers, which show to advantage against its rich, evergreen foliage. This is a reliable and well-loved cultivar which has won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. However, it can be prone to aphids and vine weevils.

Japanese camellia 'Akashigata' is a semi-double rose-pink flowered cultivar of Japanese camellia. It has some of the largest flowers of any Japanese camellia, reaching a diameter of 12 cm, which is a bit longer than the flowers of the wild parent plant. This cultivar has been around since 1859, making it much older than most cultivars of this species.

Camellia is a southern Japanese native with tiny white flowers on little, light-green leaves and branches. What sets the lutchuensis apart from other camelias is that it has a very sweet scent. This plant is used in hybridizing other camelias to produce jasmine-scented varieties.

As its name suggests, the camellias 'Ruby Wedding' produces bright red flowers that resemble a peony. It is an upright shrub that produces double-form blooms in early spring. This variety of Camellia grows to be about 1.8 meters tall, compared with other varieties that can grow up to 5 meters.

The japanese camellia 'Scentsation' will produce blooms throughout the midseason, suitable for exhibition and landscaping. Created by Jilly Read, the japanese camellia 'Scentsation''s parentage has not been disclosed. Despite its byname 'Scentsation', the japanese camellia 'Scentsation' is only moderately fragrant. Even so, this cultivar is the recipient of the Award of Garden Merit for its strong winter blooms and vigorous growth.

Japanese camellia 'Souvenir de Bahuaud' is a sport of Japanese camellia 'Mathotiana Alba.' Like its parent, this lovely Japanese camellia has medium-sized double flowers. However, the flowers are pink instead of white. Gardeners love this cultivar because it is a prolific flowerer and has a vigorous growth habit.

Camellias 'Rose Parade' is a gorgeous camellia with rose-pink double flowers. It is a cultivar of the Camellia × williamsii hybrid, which is known to be quite hardy, blooming earlier than other camellias. This variety is named for its rose-like blooms.

An early-season bloomer, the camellias 'Fragrant Pink' has peony-shaped petals. It was developed by Dr. William Acknerman by crossing the Camellia lutchuensis and the Camellia japonica variegated rusticana 'Yoshida.' This cultivar is versatile and can be featured in gardens such as mixed shrub borders, woodland gardens, or containers.

Renown for its hardiness and early blooming, the japanese camellia 'Adeyaka''s parentage is unknown. However, Clifford Parks discovered the japanese camellia 'Adeyaka' and named it 'Adeyaka,' which is Japanese for 'fascinating' because of its unusual habit of withstanding frost and heat. Gardeners may be interested in its bell-shaped blooms, upright and compact nature, and attraction to bees.

Japanese camellia 'Mrs D.W. Davis' is a Japanese Camelia with pale-pink flowers, which differs from the characteristic brighter-pink flowers of the parent plant. This cultivar was developed in 1954 in Sefner, Florida and named after a lady called Mrs. D.W. Davis. This showy evergreen shrub blooms in late winter or early spring.

Unlike other camellias, camellias 'E.T.R. Carlyon's have much smaller leaves than their relatives which allows them to grow in harsher conditions. This specific camellia cultivar boasts a semi-double white bloom and glossy leaves. Because of there ability to spread and their vigorous, upright growing habit camellias 'E.T.R. Carlyon' is ideal for gardeners looking for a hedge plant.

Tea-oil camellia 'Winter's Star' is a flowering evergreen shrub renowned for its winter-hardy nature. It boasts glossy, dark green leaves and produces profuse, fragrant, white flowers that blossom during the late fall to winter months, providing a rare burst of color in colder climates. The plant's architecture is upright and spreading, capable of reaching heights up to 20 feet, though often smaller, which allows it to integrate well into diverse landscapes and gardens.

Camellias 'Shishigashira' is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its lush, glossy leaves and profuse winter blooms. The dense, dark green foliage serves as a dramatic backdrop for the ruffled, rosy-pink to white flowers that emit a delicate fragrance. Flourishing in partial shade, camellias 'Shishigashira''s resilience and moderate growth make it an elegant addition to temperate landscapes, preferring well-drained, acidic soil to thrive.

A large shrub variety of Camellia, the camellias 'Spring Festival' can take twenty years to grow to a full height of 4 meters. This variety has light pink blooms that make a lovely contrast to the plant's dark green, narrow leaves. Bees, butterflies, and birds are all attracted to this plant, making it a welcome addition to any garden that needs more pollinators.

Japanese camellia 'Volunteer' is a large camellia with particularly big and dense pink flowers delicately edged in pale pink, with a compact size overall. This makes it excellent to keep in containers and pots. It flowers in late winter so gardeners will enjoy the color when little else in the garden is flowering. Discovered in 2011, the Year of the Volunteer, the cultivar was so named to honor volunteers worldwide.

Japanese camellia 'Bob's Tinsie' is a red anemone-form double-flowered cultivar of Japanese camellia. After many years, this cultivar may grow to a height of 8 m, making it one of the taller Japanese camellia cultivars. For comparison, the average height for the parent species is about 3.5 m.

Camellias 'Rainbow' is a camellias cultivar that looks like a rainbow! The petals are white with pink or dark rose edges, which is unique as most camellias are only one solid color. 'Rainbow' may grow higher than the parent species, potentially reaching 6 m instead of the typical 3.5 to 5 m range. Gardeners love that this cultivar creates showy interest in autumn and winter when most flowers are not in bloom.

Japanese camellia 'Lasca Beauty' was hybridized in California, USA, by Dr. Clifford Parks around 1970 and was registered by ACS in 1973. Dr. Parks produced the cultivar by hybridizing C. japonica 'Mrs. D. W. Davis' and C. reticulata 'Cornelian'. Japanese camellia 'Lasca Beauty' is known for large, lush, ruffled blossoms with soft pink petals and visible yellow stamens. It blooms in spring.

With deep-crimson, semi-double petals and golden anthers, satan's Robe Camellia has a striking look compared to other camellias. A reticulata hybrid, this cultivar got its name for its fiery color and elegant, yet sharp, appearance. Satan's Robe Camellia is popular for its rich coloration, ornamental value, and ease of care.

Japanese camellia 'Pink Perfection' is an ornamental shrub famed for its stunning, dense double flowers that bloom in shades of soft pink. The blossoms contrast elegantly with its glossy, dark green leaves. Flourishing in partial shade and acidic soil, japanese camellia 'Pink Perfection' embodies the graceful balance of delicate beauty and resilient growth, captivating gardeners in temperate regions.

With salmon-colored blooms shaped like peonies, the appearance of japanese camellia 'Kramer's Supreme' is second to none. This plant is a Camellia cultivar, which is likely to have been cultivated from Camellia japonica, although this is not confirmed. The cultivar's name is equally mysterious, with no given explanation as to why it was called "Kramer's Supreme."

Named after Elvin H. Carter, who introduced the flower in 1959, japanese camellia 'Carter's Sunburnt' has distinctive pale pink flowers with darker pink markings that look like little sunbursts. This cultivar has won multiple awards and has created many award-winning mutations and sports.

Growing up to a massive 9 m, the japanese camellia 'Lady de Saumarez' is a camellia cultivar with impressive hardiness. A variation of the Tricolor Japanese camelia, this cultivar is popular for its fimbriated single to semi-double petals that bloom throughout spring, hardiness, and overall size.

The camellias 'White' is distinguished from other varieties of camellia sasanqua by its color. The plant grows fast and can reach up to 4 m high, making it an excellent choice for a hedge. It blooms in colder weather, bringing flowers to the landscape when others have faded

Japanese camellia 'Bonomiana' is a Japanese camellia cultivar with wonderful, rose-like, fully double flowers in a beautiful shade of soft pink, adorned with dark pink streaks. The cultivar is known to boast flowers so rich that they produce around 80 petals.

Camellias 'E.G. Waterhouse' is a much-loved camellia, notable for its double-flower of intricately layered pink petals, which is far showier than the single-petalled flowers of the parent plant. This camellia is named for Eben Gowrie Waterhouse (1881–1977), the famous Australian linguist, Germanist, and garden design innovator. Camellias 'E.G. Waterhouse' has won the highly esteemed National Camellia Hall of Fame Award.

Japanese camellia 'Korean Fire' is an award-winning Japanese camellia cultivar, noted for its single, funnel-shaped flowers that come in a gorgeous shade of bright red. The flowers are further distinguished by their rich yellow stamens. The cultivar is also selected to be more cold-hardy compared to the origin species.

Japanese camellia 'April Remembered' is bred from the Japanese camellia and its cultivar name reflects that the camellia flowers bloom in early spring and this is one of the so-called spring series created by Dr. Clifford Parks. It features large groupings of pink flowers that darken in color toward the petal edges and contains a center of pale yellow stamens.

The beautiful japanese camellia 'Debutante' is an evergreen shrub offering glossy dark green leaves and double, large flowers with densely packed blush-pink petals that bloom in late winter and early spring. It is a cultivar of Japanese camellia with a name as regal as its appearance. This is a popular garden plant loved for its showy flowers and early blooming season.

Camellia crapnelliana, Crapnell's camellia, is a flowering Camellia native to Hong Kong and China. In 1903, the species was first collected and described by W. J. Tutcher from Mount Parker, Hong Kong; only one plant was found at that time.

Japanese camellia 'April Blush' is a popular ornamental shrub recognized for its lush, glossy green leaves and large, showy flowers that bloom in early spring. The 'April Blush' variety boasts delicate, semi-double pink blossoms that emit a light fragrance. Thriving in partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil, japanese camellia 'April Blush' adds a touch of elegance to temperate gardens, often used as a focal plant or in mass plantings for a vibrant display.

Japanese camellia 'Ave Maria' is a camellia shrub with tightly-petalled, fully double pink flowers. The foliage is glossy and dark green and enjoyed year round as a decorative addition to a garden. Its name must be inspired by its classic elegance. This camellia cultivar is reliable and grows tall, so it is an excellent focal point in a bed or container. It can live up to 40 years!

A winner of the Award of Garden Merit, japanese camellia 'Mars' is a uniquely colored, bright-red, semi-double variant of japonica. Hybridized from several other japonica cultivars, this variant was named for its crimson-red color and large flowers that resemble the planet Mars. Japanese camellia 'Mars'is famous among those who prize red blossoms, deep-green foliage, and easy care.