Camellia handelii

Camellia handelii

The Camellia handelii species is found in Hunan, Guizhou and Jiangxi provinces of China.

Bloom: The miniature to small 1" - 1.5" single form white flowers are arranged along the stems with multiple pink buds set at each node. The blooms tend to face downward. The blooms are among the most strongly-scented of the fragrant species.

Plant: The cold hardy plant has a gently drooping or weeping growth habit.

Leaf: The small 1" leaves are narrow and give the plant a fine texture.

Bloom season: Late winter through early spring.