I have been thinking...thinking...and thinking of what to put in my planters along the back fence of the courtyard, originally I wanted climbers but I couldn't make up my mind which ones. So this morning I thought I would wander down to the nursery and take a look around to see if anything jumped out at me. The staff were just putting out some beautiful camellias and I found my all time favourite 'Desire' which features the most exquisite palest pink formal flowers with deeper pink petal margins. It got me thinking why don't I make a hedge with these camellias instead? Oh, I think that is it! I am so looking forward to planting these beauties on the weekend.
24 comments from my lovely friends:
Siobhan
Such a great flower, my fave...not the best flower for a New York garden so I will live through your plantings!
:0)
Tara
Hi Siobhan,
I love my camelias but unfortunately my gardening fingers haven't taken to them to well.. Wishing you lots of blooms with yours :)
chat soon, Adla
Good choice...camellias are so beautiful--and so are peonies... they look so much alike...
Lots of blooms and a happy summer
cielo
Siobhan just perfect. The camelia will make a fabulous hedge for you. Such a pretty flower
Alison
Hi Siobhan,
How pretty these will look at your house.
We have one - but just one (a white one, of course!).
Camellias are such beautiful flowers and something to look forward to getting this weekend, sweet friend!
Have a great week ;)
xo~Tracie
Those are beautiful! Wishing you lots of blooms!
Thanks for your very thoughtful comment you left on my blog. Camellia's are one of my favorites. Enjoy!
oxox
Jennifer
The Camelias will make a beautiful hedge - I love to pick and float them in a bowl. Your water fountain looks amazing, can't wait to see the court yard in full bloom
Fantastic choice! They will be beautiful as a hedge! Thanks for sharing the lovely photo too! xoxo ~ Joy
Gorgeous, I can almost smell it! And oh my, Dear Mom, I love you all the money in the world! Truly priceless!
Sandra Evertson
Hi Siobhan,
Enjoy your weekend~
Talk to you next week ;)
(yay, school's out - whew!)
xo~Tracie
Ow, I love Camellias Siobhan, beautiful choice.
I Love Cameilla's I used to have a Brilliant Red one in our old house and it bloomed from Jan. thru March.. Yours is Gorgeous.. Jamie
Very beautiful! I wish I had any knack whatsoever for gardening, but honestly I can barely keep houseplants (philo's) alive. Well anyway - thanks for posting, and a very nice pic!
Oh yes, it's a beautiful choice!
Okay, Siobhan~
Don't forget to let everyone know how I will be housesitting with Zeke - we'll be having cocktails by the fountain, well - maybe iced tea (oh right, it's cold there - french hot chocolat with cinnamon) and fresh croissant. Yum.... Oh yes, I almost forgot - have fun and relax, sweet friend! Oh yes, and beautiful flowers to dream by... wish I could meet you half way there with my family.
xo~Tracie
I am sure they will look amazing! Can't wait to see the finished pictures :)
Those would just be heavenly!
M ^..^
Oh, I grew up with camellias. They don't do well where I am now. They are so lovely and really not as appreciated as they should be. What a lovely choice! I think your garden will be happy.
Hugs,
Cookie
Your camellias will make a breathtaking hedge. Can't wait to see photos as they begin to grow into big girls!
Ronda
Hi Soibhan,
My mum planted a camellia hedge years ago and although it was slow to grow, it is now absolutely gorgeous when it is in full bloom.
Have fun in your winter garden.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Do they have camellias at The Haunted Mansion? We'll just have to find out ;) sweet friend.
xo~Tracie
Siobhan,
That is a beautiful flower. Have fun planting!
Hugs,
Laurie
Siobhan, I just love camellias, and that pale pink is just gorgeous!
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