Camellias: The Gift that Says I Love You Again and Again

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Camellias: The Gift that Says I Love You Again and Again

February 5, 2026 | by

A Camellia is a beautiful, meaningful gift that keeps blooming year after year. Camellias thrive in North Florida, South Georgia, and across the Gulf Coast region. Once established, they are easy to care for and remarkably long-lived. Many camellias around Tallahassee have been growing and blooming for decades with little to no attention. That kind of longevity makes them a natural symbol of lasting love.

Why Choose a Camellia?
  • Long-lasting: Blooms every year in fall, spring, or winter, and the plants live for decades
  • Low maintenance: Easy-to-grow and well-suited to our region
  • Seasonal beauty: Rich cool-season color when much of the garden is quiet
  • Meaningful: A living gift that grows larger, more resilient, and more impressive every year, just like your love
Instead of flowers that fade in days, a camellia offers thousands of blooms over its lifetime.
Camellia 'Adorable'
Camellia 'Tom Knudsen'
Make It Personal
Since camellias come in a wide range of colors, sizes, shapes, styles, and names, it’s easy to find one that reflects your loved one. The extra thoughtfulness and intention will make your gift all the more special.
  • Classic red for fans of the traditional Valentine’s look (‘Royal Velvet’)
  • Pink or white for softer, elegant colors that still say “V-day” (‘Pink Perfection’, ‘Sea Foam’)
  • Variegated blooms with unique streaks and patterns to say “there’s nobody quite like you” (‘Betty Ridley Variegated)
  • Named varieties for an extra personal touch (this year we have varieties named: Frank, Brooke, William, Helen, Julie, Lillian, Marie, Annie, Mary, & many more)
  • Different bloom forms and sizes reflect unique personalities, like the bold color and large size of ‘Drama Girl’, the refined elegance of ‘Pink Perfection’, or the cute and little blooms of ‘Spring Awakening.’
We carry camellias in multiple sizes, from small container plants to larger landscape-ready specimens. No matter what space you have to work with, we’ve got a plant for you.
A Gift with Lasting Impact

Planted near a home, along a walkway, or in a favorite garden spot, a camellia becomes a visible reminder of your thoughtfulness every year when it blooms. It’s a gift that doesn’t just say “I love you” once—it says it again and again.

Find Your Valentine’s Camellia

Explore our Camellia Look Book online, then visit us to see what’s blooming now. Our team is happy to help you find that perfect plant to show your love. We can even wrap the pot and add a hand-made bow. The perfect Camellia from Tallahassee Nurseries will have your sweetheart swooning.Give a gift that lasts this year, from Tallahassee Nurseries.