One of my neighbors asked me what type of crepe myrtle was blooming at this time of year in my yard? It’s loaded with small, pink blooms. Ironically, the small tree isn’t a crape myrtle at all but a ...

Planting months: Anytime using container plants, but fall and early spring best. Cold tolerance: Hardy; USDA hardiness zone 7 through 9. Light requirements: Partial shade preferred but will tolerate ...

Q: This camellia was planted early last spring [the reader sent a photo]. Its first set of buds became leaves. I'm hoping this second set of buds will become flowers. I've read that they bloom between ...

Not famous for their fragrance or because they make the perfect cut flower, nonetheless, camellias are among some of the most beloved garden shrubs. Most people recognize the large, open blossoms of ...

Various species of camellia brighten our fall, winter and spring landscapes with beautiful flowers. An outstanding Camellia sasanqua cultivar called Leslie Ann has been named a Louisiana Super Plants ...

When wandering in a fairly unused corner of our garden this week, I came face to face with a large, 2m-tall bush that appeared to be covered with giant, bright pink butterflies. Of course it was a ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. As the chill of autumn starts to bite, Sydney's camellias are coming into their own with blossoms appearing everywhere. It's only the ...

While the Victorians grew camellias in greenhouses and conservatories, we are familiar with them as garden shrubs. Modern varieties flower well outside and, while the early flowering shrubs are ...