How did I neglect to start a thread for Camellias for so long?
Camellias (Camellia)
They have become the most highly appreciated plants in my garden. Although they grow and bloom in full sun here, they're equally impressive in the deepest shade. After three years of severe drought in California, my camellias still perform as well as ever, although their rhododendron cousins have suffered greatly from the drought.
I now have 8 camellia bushes I can identify by name and another dozen or so that were bought years and years ago, before I realized the importance of saving plant tags. I soon will have many more because I'll be replacing all of the drought-stricken azaleas and rhododendrons with camellias in the future.
