One of the most popular and easy to grow, award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation' features great-looking, very large flowers of full peony form, 6 in. wide (15 cm), of deep rose-pink with 6 rows of guard petals and a ruffle of petaloids (small petals). The exquisite flowers are profusely produced over a fairly long period extending from early to late season (October to May in the Northern Hemisphere; March to October in the Southern Hemisphere). Bushy, this tall camellia has a luxuriant evergreen foliage of glossy, bright green leaves that is handsome year-round.

Award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'China Clay' features semi-double flowers, 4 in. wide (10 cm), with 2 rows of sparkling white petals, occasionally flushed pink and a boss of conspicuous golden stamens. Fairly weatherproof in all but exposed locations, the exquisite flowers are profusely produced in mid season (January to March in the Northern Hemisphere; June to August in the Southern Hemisphere). Bushy, this tall camellia has a luxuriant evergreen foliage of matt green leaves that is handsome year-round.

A most charming and free-flowering hybrid camellia, award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'Debbie' features elegant, large, rose-pink flowers, 5 in. wide (12 cm), of semi-double to peony form. The exquisite flowers are profusely produced in mid-season (January to March in the Northern Hemisphere; June to August in the Southern Hemisphere). Large and vigorous, this camellia has a luxuriant evergreen foliage of glossy green leaves that is handsome year-round.

Regarded as one of the finest hybrid camellias, award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'Donation' features large, semi-double, orchid-pink flowers, 5 in. wide (12 cm), adorned with a delicate pattern of deep pink veins which radiate across the petals. The pretty flowers are profusely produced in mid-season (January to March in the Northern Hemisphere; June to August in the Southern Hemisphere). Vigorous, compact and strong-growing, this camellia has a luxuriant evergreen foliage of glossy, dark green leaves that is handsome year-round.

Award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'E.G. Waterhouse' features eye-catching, fuchsia-pink flowers, 4 in. wide (10 cm), of formal double form with many rows of imbricated petals. The pretty blooms are profusely produced in the mid to late season (January to May in the Northern Hemisphere; June to October in the Southern Hemisphere). Vigorous, this camellia forms a narrow, almost columnar shrub and has a luxuriant evergreen foliage of dark green leaves along its ascending, gray-barked branches.

A well-deserved name for this hybrid camellia, award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'Elegant Beauty' features large, rose-pink flowers, 5 in. wide (12 cm), of anemone or peony form, adorned with a central mass of petaloids and darker veining. The pretty blooms are profusely produced in mid-season (January to March in the Northern Hemisphere; June to August in the Southern Hemisphere). This camellia has a luxuriant evergreen foliage along its arching branches. Emerging bronze-tinted, the leaves turn rich, dark green and remain handsome year-round.

Award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'Les Jury' features eye-catching, deep crimson-red flowers, 4 in. wide (10 cm), of formal double form. The pretty blooms are profusely produced in mid-season (January to March in the Northern Hemisphere; June to August in the Southern Hemisphere). Bushy and vigorous, this camellia has a luxuriant evergreen foliage of dark green leaves which emerges bronze and remains handsome year-round.

A lovely formal double camellia, award-winning Camellia x williamsii 'Water Lily' features large, bright rose-pink flowers, 4 in. wide (10 cm), with symmetrically arranged fluted petals. Delicately rolled at their edges, the slender petals are adorned with darker pink tints at their tips. Resembling water lilies, the elegant flowers are profusely produced over a fairly long period extending from early to late season (October to May in the Northern Hemisphere; March to October in the Southern Hemisphere). Vigorous and compact, this camellia has a luxuriant evergreen foliage of glossy, green leaves that remains handsome year-round.

Until recently, Camellias were the privilege of mild winter regions (Zones 7-10). Thanks to advancements in breeding, many new camellia varieties can be successfully grown in Zone 6 where they can endure temperatures as cool as -10F (-23C) if grown in sheltered locations. Here is a selection of winter hardy camellias that could become the highlight of your fall or spring garden!

As summer fades and the leaves begin to turn, the fall-blooming camellias open the camellia season, adding charm and color in the garden, at a time of the year when most plants are going to bed for the winter. These early season camellias boast some of the loveliest flowers in March - June in the southern hemisphere; in October - January in the northern hemisphere.

Blooming prodigiously for weeks, some camellia varieties enjoy an extraordinarily long blooming season extending from November to April in the northern hemisphere or from April to September in the southern hemisphere.

Here is a selection of fragrant camellias that could become the highlight of your fall, winter or spring garden!

These late season Camellias are in their full glory in August - October in the southern hemisphere; March - May in the northern hemisphere. Adding color and interest to the spring garden, these gorgeous flowering shrubs are highly prized for the beauty of their exquisite blooms, their splendid evergreen foliage and their compact shapely habit.

There are camellia varieties for almost any garden situation, in a wide range of flower shapes and colors, sizes, growth habit and blooming seasons. 

What a treat to find evergreen shrubs that flower during the dull days of winter. Queens of the winter flowers, mid-season Camellias provide a splendid floral show in June - August in the southern hemisphere; January - March in the northern hemisphere. Winters may be long and cold, but your garden can allay that dreariness and be transformed into a place of natural beauty with visually arresting textures or colors. While flowers are usually associated with spring or summer, they can also contribute to the beauty of the winter garden. Adapted to endure harsh winter conditions, they bring the garden to life with their bright, showy colors and attract the eye.