Whelchel Camellia Garden

 The Chinese have been cultivating camellias for over 1,000 years, and since these beautiful plants arrived in the west during the 18^th century, they have been a southern favorite.  The leaves of Camellia sinensis are valued for tea, but the flowers of Camellia japonica are prized for their beauty and are celebrated at the Garden in the Welchel Collection.  The Cameillia japonica collection includes:

Betty Sheffield Supreme
Governor Mouton
Daikagura
Reverend John Drayton
Oniji
Donckelarii
Marie Bracey
Fashionata
Mrs. Nellie Eastman
Kramer’s Supreme
Prof. Charles S. Sargent
Herme
Gigantea
R. L. Wheeler
Laura Walker
Adolphe Audusson
Rebel Yell
Pink Perfection
Omega
Ville de Nantes
Oniji
Debutante
Mathotiana Rubra

Last updated: 5/31/2013