Flower Child's Winter Flowers

Camellia Japonica

Camellia Japonica

Daphne Odora

This delightful shrub has been in my garden for well over seven years. It is a slow grower and has never been pruned. It normally blooms the second week of January, but this year it is ahead of schedule. The fragrance is simply wonderful. It can be a delight at 100 feet, especially on a humid morning. The blooms are not fully open, but they will be in about another seven days.

Camellia Japaonica

All of the Camellia shrubs in my garden are doing well. They are low maintainence and I enjoy them. When it threatens to get cold, freezing, I simply cut off the blooms and bring them inside to enjoy. They do very well floating in a bowel of water.