Gardening Ideas Fall Plants Fall-Blooming Camellias We Love By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on November 11, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Rosemary Calvert/Getty Images As the leaves turn, there's still an opportunity to enjoy bright blooms. That's thanks to camellias, which bloom out in an array of pinks, reds, and creams on shrubs with glossy green foliage. In particular, the sasanqua camellias are good bets for fall flowers. You can find a few of our favorites available for purchase from the Southern Living Plant Collection, including the pretty selections 'Christmas Carol,' 'October Magic Snow,' and 'Diana.' Once you're ready to plant, reference our guides to make sure you have all the info you need. The Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Growing Camellias, 10 Things All Camellia Enthusiasts Need To Know, and the Camellia Planting Guide will have you well prepared for growing these beautiful flowering shrubs. 01 of 08 'Autumn Moon' Camellias Southern Living This fall-blooming camellia has gorgeous white blooms on shining green foliage. It's a vigorous planting that is both deer resistant and drought tolerant. Find them here. 02 of 08 'Autumn Spirit' Camellias Rosemary Calvert/Getty Images The beautiful deep pink flowers of 'Autumn Spirit' camellias are cold hardy and bloom out in fall. Find them here. 03 of 08 'Bonanza' Camellias akiinsta212/Getty Images These fast-growing camellias have large, bright carmine red flowers. The semi-double flowers are formed like peonies and have gold stamens. Find them here. 04 of 08 'Cleopatra' Camellias REDA&CO/Getty Images Lovely fragrant flowers in pink hues appear on the glossy, deep green foliage of 'Cleopatra' camellias in fall. Find them here. 05 of 08 'Early Wonder' Camellias Southern Living The lush flowers of 'Early Wonder' camellias appear in lavender-rose tones and have a lovely, profuse blooming habit. Find them here. 06 of 08 'October Magic Dawn' Camellias Southern Living For pretty pale pink camellias, plant this selection, which has flowers shaped like roses. The striking blooms are accompanied by thick, dark foliage. Find them here. 07 of 08 'October Magic Rose' Camellias Southern Living These pretty shrubs produce small double flowers in dense clusters. They grow best in full sun to partial shade and have an upright form. Find them here. 08 of 08 'Survivor' Camellias Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images These early fall flowers are fragrant and appear white with pale pink edges. It's an extremely cold hardy planting, hence its name, 'Survivor.' Find them here. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit