Zone 10A Florida: This is my on-going plant documentary for the two following camellias that I fell in love with:

1. Camellia ‘High Fragrance #3’ japonica

2. Camellia ‘Lillian Gordy’ japonica

Camellia ‘High Fragrance #3’ japonica

I purchase the High Fragrance camellia from Lukas Nursery in Oviedo, Florida for $34.99 in January 2023. This variety blooms from October to April with baby pink rose like flowers. It’s mature height is 4 to 8 feet tall. It likes part sun to shade. It’s “tough and hardy”.

I repotted the three-gallon High Fragrance into a 15-gallon plastic pot.

I try to water this potted camellia two times three times a week. The pot is located in a mostly shaded side of my house.
Note: Is this the best or proper way to pot a camellia? Heck, I don’t know. I just know they like acidic soil.

Camellia ‘Lillian Gordy’ japonica

I purchased camellia Lillian Gordy from South Seminole Farm and Nursery in Casselberry, Florida for $40 in January 2023 For camellia Lillian Gordy, I planted her in my front landscape about six feet from the wall.

…to be continued with more pictures

Do you have a favorite camellia growing in your garden? What variety is it? Comment to share a picture of your camellia.