Camellias are a popular plant that shine in the winter and are said to be the “sophistic of the plant world”. These evergreen shrubs, with their glossy, dark green leaves are a staple in many Southern ...

Camellias do best in acidic soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.5. Start by using a soil test kit, such as the Rapitest Soil Test Kit from Luster Leaf, to determine the pH of your soil. Once you have ...

If you have looked at purchasing camellias at a local nursery, you might notice varieties named Frank Houser and Frank Houser variegated (sometimes designated as var. or Var.), as well as varieties ...

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Now that the holidays are over, the decorations are put away and scenes of dreary, wintry weather dance in our heads, one plant with flowers resembling roses that comes into bloom this time of year ...

Trying to find plants that bloom profusely in the shade during the dreary wintertime can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Your options are few and far between: Most flowers need lots of ...

Discover the surprising history of camellias, from the Boston Tea Party to Wilmington's Tidewater Camellia Club and its ...

For those of us who love camellias, we are fortunate to live in Tallahassee. Just when most of the nation has lost its flowers to winter, Tallahassee comes into full bloom with camellias. If you have ...