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In the WInter, once the leaves have fallen and the other flowers have given up until the weather warms again, Camellia's continue to add a welcome splash of colour to the garden.
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Frost hardy and not requiring a lot of water, these plants do well in some of Australia
's more difficult gardening climates.
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The take pruning well and form an lovely hedge.
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Or can be grown as ornamentals,