Camellias
'Donation' The camellias are very nice this year, probably due to the mild temperatures and lighter rainfall. I adore camellias and have eight varieties in the garden. Of course, the flowers are lovely but I like the foliage just as much. 'Donation' 'Donation' is one of the most popular camellias. It is a hybrid and has been around since 1941. It is very dependable, with blooms appearing continually for a long period (about a month). I've seen very large specimens of 'Donation ' in photos, but for me, it has been a slow grower, not yet surpassing 4 feet tall. 'Nuccio's Bella Rossa' The award for most blooms on a plant, however, goes to 'Nuccio's Bella Rossa' . This red-flowered camellia is dense with flowers. It has bloomed reliably over the years but sometimes the weather can interfere. This happened last year but this year, it is making up for lost time. This camellia has a very neat, compac...
