My preference for Peonys in my perennial garden naturally attracted me to Camellias when visiting the southern states of the Carolinas and Georgia. I suppose I’d never seen one in real life before. Initially confused, unsure whether this was a rose or peony variety, a cousin simply replied, “it’s a Camellia“. It turns out that explorers thought similar to me, naming it the Japan Rose. This evergreen is now a new favorite. Copyright 2024 Pamela BreitbergSo many layers of quiet, beauty create quite a dramatic flower. Camellia leaves are valued for Camellia teas. The seeds’ oils have been valued for hair care and to clean cutting blades. I’ll lavish in the flowers’ beauty. Read more here.Copyright 2024 Pamela BreitbergtCompeting for attention, in the Blue Ridge Mountains are the prolific Azalea bushes. Azaleas are rich with many current and future white flowers just waiting for their turn to show off. Copyright 2024 Pamela Breitberg
