Just as a reward for my (semi) hard work, I had the added bonus of these beautiful blooming camellias nearby. February is the peak time for them in Southern California.
Camellias are a great shrub if they are hardy where you are. Even though they only bloom once a year, they will usually continue blooming for the entire month of February and most of March and they have the most gorgeous glossy green leaves the rest of the year.
I don't know why I don't plant more of them. I think I'll put them on my list of wants for the garden.
Whether they are on the bush or floating in a pretty dish, camellias are definitely one of late winters greatest little jewels.
Enjoy what's left of your day, Patty
Your flowers are gorgeous! I'm in southern Delaware which is usually very cold in the winter - and my camellias are in bloom already. I've got pretty red ones - and they usually don't come out tell the end of February beginning of March. Its been in the 50's and 60's lately. Hope we don't have a snow storm to burn their tips! Enjoy
ReplyDeleteThe only flower blooming in my garden are my primroses. I'm sure the next freeze will get them but for now I'm enjoying. I love your camellias and I agree I need to add that to my want list for this year.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, you are so lucky to have color in your garden this time of year. We still have snow!
ReplyDeleteThe camellias are beautiful. We have daffodils blooming here in Tennessee -- about a month early -- with a California-ish 70 degrees for the past few days.
ReplyDeleteThe camellias look luscious, Patty!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm green with envy right now.. as we just had a dusting of fresh snow.
No gardening for us for a while.
Thanks for sharing your garden with us :)
Alright, I am clearly living in the wrong state! All you people who have flowers blooming. In mid winter! I am so envious! I don't think camellias would even grow here in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Kit
ReplyDeletethat is one gorgeous flower. wow!! what a great reason to go into the gardens. (:
ReplyDeleteThe deer think my camillias are delicious. Consequently I have just camillia sticks with a few green leaves here and there. Granted they are located in an unfenced part of the property, but they (the deer) jump fences at will. I will just have to admire yours this year...sob. wink wink. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's far too early for flowers in Ontario so I will have to be satisfied with looking at your lovely camellias! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteYour banner is full of spring! Someday I hope to travel and see Camellias in bloom. Until then we all have your beautiful photos, thank you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful flower. I really love the one in the second photo. You've just about convinced me that I need to add them to my flower garden!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt sure didn't take you long to get out of that chair Patty!
How wonderful to have flowers blooming already.
Such beautiful flowers. They are putting me in the mood for Spring.
ReplyDeleteSheri at Red Rose Alley
Very pretty! I have been doing some yard clean up too. SO much yet to be done.
ReplyDeleteoohh I love the pink ruffled one. Lucky you being able to grow them.
ReplyDeletexx jeanetteann
I grew up in Long Beach and my Mom loved Camellias. They lined the fences. Your red ones remind me of an azelia I had at one of our homes here. It bloomed around Christmas. Hmmmm guess I am going Camellia shopping soon. As always, you inspire me.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blooms! My neighbors across the street have one that's filled with beautiful red blooms. Mine are all done (must have a different variety).
ReplyDeletePretty pink just in time for Valentine's Day!
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