For this week’s In a Vase on Monday, I am delighted to share the first three blooms from my Camellia japonica ‘Debutante.’
A brief background story: ‘Debutante’ did not do well in the place I first planted it, and I was afraid that I was losing it. I moved it to my “wayward plant hospital,” a place at the edge of the woods in back of my garden that became the home to plants that needed a second chance before the compost heap. ‘Debutante’ not only survived but has thrived in its new location. These colorful blossoms speak to the wisdom of giving plants (and people) a second chance.
Please visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to see what she and others are sharing in their vases this week.
My Camelias have buds but it will be early 2017 before they pop open! These are lovely.
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Debutante is always an early bloomer for a japonica. A most welcome sight.
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Glad you managed to revive Debutante. What is different about the conditions in the new location?
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Not a lot of difference. Perhaps a bit more shade.
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Nice flowers!
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Thank you, Ally
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Debutante is obviously very happy now, beautiful coral pink flowers.
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Thanks, Christina.
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That must have been a lovely surprise – such a beauty! Glad it has been saved! 🙂
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So beautiful! I love camellias. Sadly haven’t got the right soil here. But can grow them in containers. You’ve inspired me to try again with them. All the best. Karen
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Sorry for the delay in responding. Thank you for your comment. You have things that grow well there that we can’t.
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Thanks you for your comment. Sorry for the delay…I don’t know where your reply hid itself.
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Thank you John. I am a little bit under the radar. I must admit, I like it that way 🙂 x
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I love camellias. When I lived in England I had several in my small garden but then I moved to Canada and the climate was too severe for them. So thank you for giving me a camellia to look at!
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I think we all have had plants that we loved, but we can’t grow them in the spots to which we have moved.
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