~ Camellias - My First Year ~

So here it is, January 1, 2015, and two of my camellia plants are bursting with blooms.  They are just simply beautiful.  I planted three different types.

1.  Nuccio's Pearl
2.  Ack-Scent
3.  Yuletide

So let's start with Nuccio's Pearl.  They are spectacular, fully double blooms with pure white petals edged with an orchid pink blush. These flowers make a dazzling contrast with the glossy, dark green foliage and will add an elegant, formal appearance to your garden! 

Next is Ack Scent or Ack-Scent Spice. Ack Scent has large peony-form flowers and is shell pink. They have a distinctly spicy fragrance. These camellias bloom heavily from late winter to spring. 

Look at the size of the flower!

And look at the size of this flower!

As big as my hand

 

Lots and lots of blooms

Starting to open

And lastly, Yultetide.  Named for the time it blooms. It is my third bush but it is still struggling from transplant shock. Just starting to get some buds. It has single, brilliant red blooms centered with bright yellow stamens that make an elegant statement in the winter garden.  

Here is what the Yuletide should look like.