Names:
Camellia Flower.
 
Varieties:
There are some 82 species of camellia flowers. The common camellias, grown for its beautiful waxlike flowers, is the Camellia japonica. There are single and double varieties available.
 
Colors:
Whites, creams, pinks, and reds. Solid and variegated shades.
 
 
Scent:
Very mild sweet fragrance. 
 
Freshness:
Buds are good size and show color. 
 
Vase Life:
Greenery lasts for weeks, the blossoms only a few days. Camellia flowers drop from their branches easily. 
 
Availability:
Greenery available all year. The blossoms appear in the late winter/early spring and again in the fall. 
 
Cost:
Inexpensive. 
 
Meaning:
The flower of graciousness. The red camellia flower is for loveliness. 
 
Note:
The tea that we drink is made from a variety of camellia flowers. 
 
Arranging Tip:
Float camellia blossoms in a bowl to enjoy the flowers. Camellia foliage is useful when arranging with most types of flowers. See flower arranging tips, 6 and 16. 
 
Other:
See flower care tips, 5, 6, and 24.

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