How to Use camellia in a Sentence

camellia

noun
  • To keep those camellias happy, new oaks will be added to shade the grove.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 5 May 2017
  • Plants that once died in the cold — crepe myrtles, camellias — now do just fine.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Late fall or early spring are ideal times to plant camellias.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • They can be grown in a camellia/azalea potting mix.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Anyone can enter camellia blooms for the show or browse from the plant sale.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
  • They are known for camellia-like double blooms rather than their foliage.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Her gown centers the camellia flower which is a nod to Chanel.
    — Venesa Coger, refinery29.com, 2 May 2023
  • Explore the history and types of camellias, and learn how to grow and care for them.
    — Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The superstar pressed oil blend that’s made of camellia seed and argan oils.
    — Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Dozens of exhibitors are slated to show off hundreds of camellias.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Matcha comes from the same plant that many different teas come from— the camellia sinensis.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 July 2025
  • The Encore azaleas are putting on a show, along with one of my new camellias.
    — Arkansas Online, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Chanel lilac tweed jacket with lace sleeves and sheer camellia-print mousseline dress.
    — Kennedy Fraser, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2019
  • Of the two the camellia gel performed slightly better.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The large white cross out front and the blooming camellia bush were set against the church like a cameo silhouette.
    — Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah, GQ, 21 Aug. 2017
  • The large white cross out front and the blooming camellia bush were set against the church like a cameo silhouette.
    — Danielle Jackson, Longreads, 15 Sep. 2017
  • The sheet covering my camellia did not protect the blooms, but the foliage looks nice.
    — Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2021
  • For instance, plant your camellias 3 feet apart instead of 5 or 6 feet apart.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • But the nursery’s massive oak tree and many of its tall camellia trees appeared unscathed.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Some family members would like starts of a camellia that has been at our parent’s home site a long time.
    — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 6 Jan. 2018
  • Moore accessorized with peep-toe pumps, jeweled camellia earrings and a gray flap bag.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Sure, things may look a bit bedraggled now; certainly the frozen camellia blossoms look very sad.
    — Nancy Brachey, charlotteobserver, 15 Jan. 2018
  • Olive fruit oil, soybean oil, grape seed oil, and camellia leaf extract will keep your skin feeling bouncy and bright.
    — Meagan Fredette, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2019
  • Camellia sasanqua is the fall to winter-blooming camellia species.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • With a blend of baobab, camellia, and passion fruit seed oils, your lips get a dose of moisture and stay hydrated for hours.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
  • As for pleasure, is there anything more lovely than a camellia blooming pink or creamy white against its glossy dark-green leaves?
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2022
  • Ensure the soil is acidic In acidic soil, camellias will thrive, with gorgeous dark green foliage and bright blooms.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • An azalea or camellia fertilizer will work well, or use blood meal, fish emulsion, or bone meal.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Fertilize camellias in the spring when active growth begins.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Pruning camellias at the wrong time of year can also reduce flowering.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025

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