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\nIf Valentines became flowers, they would be Camellias.<\/div>\n
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\nAs February draws to a close, so does the Camellia season. Even here in New England, where one must grow Camellias under glass, the season remains the same. I thought that I would just share some of the highlights from this years’ Camellia season in my greenhouse, since many of the plants bloomed for the first time, after I had added about 20 new varieties to the collection last autumn. The plants, most potted in large tubs and clay pots, will only become better over the years since these are long lived shrubs and trees. They will live as long as I will, or as long as I can afford to heat the greenhouse!<\/div>\n
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The large red single known as ‘San Dimas’ seems to have the longest lasting blossoms, I have had one floating in a bowl in bloom for 3 weeks.<\/p>\n

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\nThe anemone form is unique, as can be seen in this tufted-style blossom. This variety, named ‘Litstick’ is smaller than other Camellias but makes a beautiful small shrub for a pot.<\/div>\n

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Guillio Nucco has an interesting variegation, red, with spilt milk, I would say. It’s lovely.<\/p>\n

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\nFinlandia variegated, demonstrates how a white camellia that has a genentic trait for streaking can create a new cultivar. There is ‘Finlandia’ and then there is ‘Finlandia variegated”, a peppermint stripped variety that I cannot resist!<\/div>\n

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The giant boss of stamens in ‘San Dimas’ is impressive along, but when it is paired with the crimson velvet petals, the blossom suddenly become awesome ( or is is auspicious?).  Go China! Probably the most photogenic Cam in the collection.<\/p>\n

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\n The classic  iconic Rose Form. This form is my favorite, for there is nothing else like it in the plant world. They look like silk flowers from a Nineteenth Century millinery shop.<\/div>\n
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\nMy happiest surprise this year? The variety named ‘HighFragrance’, can you guess why? Like lemon custard scented baby powder. Upon entering the warm humid greenhouse in a snowstorm, I could just eat it up!<\/div>\n
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