Pure White Camellia

This pure white Camellia is another rescued shrub, and flowers in the middle of spring. The flowers brown easily if there's any rain, or if I try some sneaky watering.

White Camellia

I think I prefer my white Camellias with a hint of cream, or with yellow stamens. There's a coldish quality to this Camellia's flowers, and I don't ever pick them for the house.

I'm very pleased with the growth and health of the group of Camellias by the glass-house. All were rescued from near-death under a giant Macrocarpa hedge in a neighbouring country garden, and this is their best flowering year ever.