Camellias are the roses of winter.
When most gardens slip into season's slumber,
the Camellias at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, nurtured by the soft California sun, awaken.
As we slip deeper into winter, the tight buds unfold their magnificent splendor.

Photos by: Toshi Otsuki

Camellias bloom continuously from October to May.
In summer they spring into background to form an evergreen screen.

These little buds are ready to open:

Camellias are beautifully sculpted
and very gentle.

Thank you Inda, for these
lovely gifts on this 1st day
of June.
Blessings be...

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~~~BARBARA

YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!

The Camellias' petals swirl
to touch a satiny centre.

Dear Barbara,
thank you.
Here is a bright red beauty just for you:

Here is a brigt pink pair,
basking in the morning sun:

Enjoy the beautiful Camellias!

These Camellias are absolutely as beautiful as roses.
I remember when I lived in France, we had them also in some parts.

Thank you very much,
Gisele

Wow, dear Inda, I love camellias too of course .... and how can I resist bringing in one too (one?)

Loving you, have a wonderful Sunday afternoon.
Margherita

by Anna Zinkeisen

For a change a painting. Isn't it very lovely too?

Much love, Margherita

Thank you Gisele,
and thank you Margherita;
your Camellia is so incredibly beautiful.
Bring us whatever you can to add to this thread.
This is so magnificent.

Now I have one more, but it is not quite as grand, but still beautiful.

I just saw your second beautiful picture,
we must have been posting at the same time.

These are absolutely beautiful.
I grew up in England, and these pictures bring back fond memories. We had a lot of Camellias in England, where the climate is a bit warmer than where I live now.

Thank you,
Sue

Thank you Inda and Margherita,for all the beautiful pictures.This is absolutely magnificent.
Camellias are truly equal to roses, as you said, they are the roses of winter.

Sincerely, Christina

Charming pink beauty
you stir my longing for love
meanwhile I kiss YOU.

(senryu)

Hugs and kisses to all the admirers of Camellias.

Much love, Margherita

This one really leaves me speechless ...

Much love, Margherita

Dear Margherita,
The beauty of your Camellias renders me speechless.
Such priceless additions to this thread.

Sending you hugs and a kiss,
Inda

Dear Margherita,

These are not Camellias,
but they are Margheritas and a kiss!!

Now I think I will finish the evening with
one more Camellia.

You are all like the most beautiful flowers to me who inspire me and bring joy to my heart.

Thank you so much

Love,

Lilie