Auburn-Opelika Camellia Club

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

Don't forget to stop by Opelika Courthouse Square, tomorrow Tuesday October 13th, for our first Fall Market of the season! We will be out there from 3-6pm.

10/17/2026

A great source for Native Azaleas can be hard to find. If you’ve been looking for one of these gorgeous specimens, check out the Lee County Master Gardener Plant Sale!

Be sure to come and purchase native azaleas from us Saturday Oct 17 from 8 until noon (or when the plants are all sold). We will be at the southwest corner of E University and Glenn in the Groome parking lot. Credit and debit cards accepted. $15 for one gallon pots and $30 for three gallon pots.

10/17/2026

Support our local Master Gardeners!

10/16/2026

🌺 CAMELLIA FUN FACT FRIDAY

Think camellias are just winter and spring flowers? Not so fast!

Sasanqua camellias are fall bloomers, with many beginning their show while much of the rest of the garden is winding down.

They also tend to have smaller leaves and flowers and a more open growth habit than the familiar Camellia japonica. Depending on the cultivar, sasanqua flowers can be white, pink, red or combinations of those colors—and some are fragrant! 🌸

That makes October the beginning of one of our favorite seasons: camellia season!

📚 Source: NC State Extension

Image description: Several pink and white sasanqua camellias blooming among glossy evergreen leaves in an autumn garden.

10/12/2026

We would like to ask our friends to post this flyer at your favorite hang outs and social media sites (with permission).

10/10/2026

It's on! The Greenville Camellia Society's Annual Holiday Greenery Sale has begun! Contact your favorite GCS member/salesperson to purchase a fresh, sustainably-harvested wreath, swag, or garland. All proceeds go to support our 4th Annual Greenville Camellia Show on February 13th & 14th at LBW Community College. Place your order by October 14th for delivery in early December just in time for your holiday decorating. We appreciate your support!

04/29/2026

Did you know that today is International Tea Day? Did you also know that tea is made of camellia sinensis leaves? It’s National Tea Day in the United Kingdom today, too. Celebrated on April 21, 2026, it honors Britain's favorite beverage with the theme "Brew More. Do More.". The day, often coinciding with Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, encourages enjoying tea, hosting tea parties, and exploring new blends. It is a day for tea lovers to celebrate tea's cultural significance and variety. Have you had your camellia beverage today? Enjoy your favorite tea and celebrate the amazing camellia sinensis!