Camelias in Bloom

At this time of the year as we head into Winter, colder temperatures and wet weather and shorter days, The camelias come into their own providing splashes of colour in the garden. Unfortunately they do not hold well as cut flowers but they are a joy in the garden. I have incorporated them into gardens underneath (rather than specimens on a lawn) so that when the flowers drop (and there are many of them) they don’t end up a mess on the lawn below. This way they integrate into the garden as extra mulch without much work at all

The flowers have become a favourite of mine to use in the eco heat press process as they generate wonderful water colour like images. When other flowers are scarce. these create a great focal point