Gracing the garden in fall and winter, Camellia 'Polar's Ice' is an eye-catching early-season camellia from the U.S. National Arboretum Collection. Tough and reliable, this evergreen camellia blooms profusely over 4 to 6 weeks in fall (October, November). Each flower, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm) consists of 12 snow-white petals surrounding a convex mass of intermingled petaloids (small petals) and golden stamens. Petals are shed individually when blooms are completed, eliminating the need for any deadheading by the gardener. The foliage of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves with crenate to moderately serrate margins is very ornamental.

Named for its unique cold tolerance and its sumptuous pure white flowers resembling peonies, Camellia 'Snow Flurry' is a gorgeous early season camellia from the U.S. National Arboretum Collection. Blooming over 4 to 6 weeks in late fall to early winter, each flower, 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), consists of 12 snow-white petals surrounding a prominent center of petaloids (small petals) and golden stamens. Petals are shed individually when blooms are completed, eliminating the need for any deadheading by the gardener. The foliage of leathery, slightly glossy, dark green leaves is very attractive.

An all-time favorite, award-winning Camellia 'Sparkling Burgundy' is incredibly beautiful with its showy, peony-shaped flowers in shades of ruby red with a lavender undertone and gold stamens scattered among the petals. Medium-sized, the blooms, up to 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), are borne in great profusion over a fairly long period in the early season. Vigorous, the evergreen foliage of glossy, elliptical, dark green leaves makes this camellia a perfect candidate for espalier, flowering hedge or screen, border shrub, or container planting. Compact, this medium-sized evergreen shrub has a dense, semi-weeping, upright form

Fragrant and vigorous, Camellia 'Spring Mist' features lovely, small, semi-double, blush pink flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), gradually shading to almost white at the petal edges. Their center is graced by golden anthers and creamy filaments. The elegant flowers are borne in profusion along the slender branches, over a fairly long period extending from early to mid-season. Rich with a very pleasing fragrance, they offer a beautiful contrast against the lush evergreen foliage of glossy, green leaves which interestingly emerge with bronze and coppery shades.

Noted for its unique cold hardiness and its showy flowers resembling peonies, Camellia 'Winter's Charm' is a gorgeous early season camellia from the U.S. National Arboretum Collection. Blooming over 4 to 6 weeks in late fall to early winter, each flower, 3-5 in. wide (7-12 cm), consists of one or two ranks of broad lavender-pink petals surrounding a prominent center of petaloids (small petals) and golden stamens. Petals are shed individually when blooms are completed, eliminating the need for any deadheading by the gardener. The foliage of leathery, slightly glossy, dark green leaves is quite handsome.

Camellia 'Winter's Interlude' is an eye-catching, early season camellia with magnificent clear pink flowers blooming massively over 4 to 6 weeks in November or December (depending on your area). Each semi-double flower (peony form), 3 in. across (7 cm), consists of 12 pink petals surrounding 76 intermingled pink and creamy-white petaloids (small petals). The foliage of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves adds beauty to the landscape.

A breathtaking beauty, Camellia 'Winter's Rose' is a miniature early season camellia from the U.S. National Arboretum Collection. Considered as one of the hardiest camellias, this evergreen camellia blooms profusely over 4 to 6 weeks in the fall (October, November). Each flower, about 2 in. across (5 cm), consists of several rows of overlapping shell-pink petals (28), opening to reveal golden stamens in their concave center. Petals are shed individually when blooms are completed, eliminating the need for any deadheading by the gardener. The foliage of small, glossy, dark green leaves is handsome. Perfect for small gardens!

Noted for its unique cold hardiness, its showy flowers and the quality of its foliage, Camellia 'Winter's Star' is a lovely early season camellia from the U.S. National Arboretum Collection. Blooming in the fall over 4 to 6 weeks (October - November), each single flower, 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), consists of 6 violet-pink petals surrounding a center boss of bushy golden stamens. Petals are shed individually when blooms are completed, eliminating the need for any deadheading by the gardener. The foliage of leathery, slightly glossy, dark green leaves is very ornamental.

Fast-growing, Camellia hiemalis 'Chansonette' is one of the most popular of the Camellia hiemalis cultivars thanks to its outstanding bushy growth and long-lasting, medium-sized, rich lavender-pink flowers, 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm). As the formal double blooms open, their frilled petals reveal small central stamens. They are produced over a fairly long period in the early season. The foliage of glossy, dark green leaves with toothed margins is evergreen. The rambling and short, pendulous habit of its branches makes 'Chansonette a fabulous garden subject for a colorful espalier or groundcover.

Compact, Camellia japonica 'Apple Blossom' features lovely semi-double flowers, 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), closely resembling apple blossoms. The petals are blush-pink at the edges and fade toward the center of the flower where they surround a showy heart of golden stamens. Blooms are produced over several months in early to mid-season, in such profusion that this camellia becomes one of the glories of the spring garden when in full bloom. The dense foliage of small, glossy green leaves is evergreen and quite attractive.

Incredibly beautiful, Camellia japonica 'Debutante' features medium-sized, 3 in. wide (7 cm), peony-form flowers densely packed with clear pale pink petals. Resembling roses, the fluffy and elegant blooms contrast nicely against the glossy, light green, evergreen foliage. They are produced over several months in the early to mid-season. Out of bloom, this camellia remains particularly handsome and provides the perfect foil for foundation plantings and perennial borders. A slow grower, this evergreen shrub has an upright, bushy habit

Vigorous and incredibly beautiful, Camellia japonica 'Desire' features large, 4 in. wide (10), formal double flowers, counting up to 60 petals. The pure white to pale blush pink petals are delicately edged with a deeper pink. The elegant flowers hold well on the bush and contrast nicely against the glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage. The blooms are produced over several months in early to mid-season, in such profusion that this camellia becomes one of the glories of the spring garden when in full bloom. Out of bloom, this camellia remains particularly handsome and provides the perfect foil for foundation plantings and perennial borders.

Vigorous, Camellia japonica 'Elegans' has been, and continues to be, widely grown worldwide since its introduction in 1831. This splendid camellia features large to very large, 4-5 in. wide (10-12 cm), lovely deep pink, anemone-form, double flowers with central petaloids (small petals) occasionally spotted white. The blooms are produced over several months in early to mid-season, in such profusion that this camellia becomes one of the glories of the garden when in full bloom. They make a lovely contrast with the glossy, dark green evergreen foliage. This medium-sized evergreen shrub has a spreading habit and grows at a medium rate

Fast growing, Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza' is popular wherever grown thanks to its abundant and eye-catching, large, about 4 in. wide (10 cm), semi-double, peony-form blossoms. Bright red, the fluted and waved petals surround many petaloids (small petals) and gold stamen. Blooms are produced over several months in the early season, in such profusion that this camellia in full bloom becomes one of the glories of the garden. The evergreen foliage of neat, dark green leaves is elegantly borne on arching branches and can be easily trained to create colorful espaliers. This medium-sized evergreen shrub has a spreading habit.

Award-winning Camellia sasanqua 'Crimson King' is a Japanese beauty with masses of large, up to 5 in. wide (12 cm), single blooms with glowing, crimson-red, twisted petals and a wonderful prominent boss of gold stamens. Fragrant, the blooms are produced over a fairly long period in the early season (October - January in the Northern Hemisphere; March - June in the Southern Hemisphere). They contrast beautifully with the evergreen foliage of ovate, glossy, leathery, dark green leaves.

Vigorous, award-winning Camellia sasanqua 'Hugh Evans' is a Japanese beauty with masses of small, single, pale pink blooms with a wonderful prominent boss of gold stamens. Fragrant, the blooms are produced over a fairly long period in the early season. The evergreen foliage of neat, dark green leaves is elegantly borne on arching branches and can be easily trained as a wall shrub. Upright, this medium-sized evergreen shrub has a loose and bushy habit

Popular around the world, award-winning Camellia sasanqua 'Jean May' is incredibly beautiful with its profuse, semi-double, or double, shell-pink flowers with deeper shades of pink towards the center and many gold stamens. Slightly fragrant, the blooms, up to 3-5 in. wide (7-12 cm), are produced over a fairly long period in the early season (October - January in the Northern Hemisphere; March - June in the Southern Hemisphere). They are borne in such abundance that 'Jean May' in full bloom becomes one of the glories of the winter garden. The evergreen foliage of glossy, elliptical, dark green leaves with toothed margins makes this camellia a perfect candidate for espalier, flowering hedge or screen, border shrub, or container planting.

Vigorous, Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro' is a magnificent Japanese beauty with masses of large, single to semi-double, rich cerise blossoms. They are delicately shaded paler at the center and the base of the petals which gives the appearance of a central stripe. Slightly fragrant, the blooms are produced over a fairly long period in the early season (October - January in the Northern Hemisphere; March - June in the Southern Hemisphere), in such profusion that this splendid camellia becomes one of the glories of the fall garden when in full bloom. The foliage of glossy, dark green leaves with toothed margins is evergreen. Growing vigorously to a nice, bushy shape, 'Kanjiro' makes a fabulous garden subject. 

Considered one of the most popular of the fall blooming camellia varieties, Camellia sasanqua 'Mine-No-Yuki' (White Doves) is absolutely splendid. It bears elegant, snow-white double blooms, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm), with orange anthers and golden filaments scattered among the petals. Opening up from round flower buds with pink tips, the blooms are produced over a fairly long period in early season, in such profusion (over 150 blossoms per bush!) that this splendid camellia always creates a breathtaking sight when in full bloom.

Vigorous and elegant, Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is beloved for its large, 4 in. wide (10 cm), sparkling white, semi-double flowers. The petals are strongly undulated and crimped. A boss of golden stamens crowns the heart of the flower. The blooms are produced over a fairly long period in early to mid-season, in such profusion that this exquisite camellia always creates a gorgeous sight when in full bloom. The foliage of glossy, dark green leaves is evergreen and makes a wonderful backdrop for foundation plantings or as an espalier.

Cheering up our winters, Camellia x vernalis 'Yuletide' puts a fantastic show during the dull days of winter with its masses of perfectly shaped, single, brilliant red flowers with a boss of golden stamens at their heart. The blooms, 3 in. wide (7 cm), are produced over a fairly long period in early to mid-season, in such profusion that this exquisite camellia creates colorful fireworks when in full bloom. The foliage of glossy, dark green leaves is evergreen and makes a wonderful backdrop for foundation plantings or as an espalier.

Camellia japonica is the predominant species of the genus and counts over 30 000 cultivars in a wide array of flower forms and colors. Its shapely habit, handsome, glossy foliage and fabulous flowers have attracted gardeners for hundreds of years in Japan, China and Korea. The blooms can reach 5 in. across (12 cm) and create a gorgeous floral display usually from late winter to spring. They range in color from purest white to soft pink to darkest red and may be single, semi-double, double, formal double or full peony form. 

Camellia sasanqua is one of the loveliest fall flowers, graceful in form, tender in color and pleasing in fragrance. As summer fades and the leaves begin to turn, this camellia opens, with aplomb, the camellia season. The flowers, mostly single or semi-double, are not quite as large and showy as those of Camellia japonica, but they are born in such profusion that a camellia sasanqua in full bloom becomes one of the glories of the fall garden. Never bigger than 3-4 in. (7-10 cm), the scented blooms feature fluted, ruffled petals and are usually adorned with a central burst of bright golden-yellow stamens.