Camellia Societies of So Cal

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Camellia Societies of So Cal

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This group is for camellia fans across Southern California to receive updates on local meetings, sho

10/27/2026

Camellia sasanquas in bloom at the Huntington Botanical Garden.

10/25/2026

Opening today pods on C. edithae-note the pod looks old and dried up a characteristic of the species. Also, other pods and the first 'Marie Bracey' flower. Fun to see pods and blooms at the same moment in time....

10/24/2026

C. chuangtsoensis opened today. Pollen stored to use later when white C. japonicas are ready to be pollinated with a goal of a large yellow cultivar.

10/22/2026

After yesterday's rain 'Mountain Moonrise' in bloom and C. chaungtsoensis opening up. When pollen ii dry, I will collect it to use on white camellias seeking a new yellow cultivar. Pollen will last a few months in the refrigerator and at least a year in the freezer. The key is that the pollen must be dry.

10/22/2026

C. nitidissima had several clusters of seed pods among the leaves in October at The Huntington Botanical Garden. They look like small purple pumpkins with a stem.

10/21/2026

Pleased to see a dozen buds on 'King's Lynn to day in The Huntington Botanical Garden. It is a contolled cross between 'Tama peacock and C. azalea.

10/20/2026

This week's video highlights camellia that bloom in October.

10/14/2026

Pumpkins and early blooming camellia today at Descanso Gardens.

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Arcadia, CA

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http://socalcamelliasociety.org/

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