Camellia news
On this page, we report all events related to the camellia (exhibitions, open days, etc ...). We do regular updates.
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Upcoming events
Botanischer Garten, Köln (Germany)
Camellia exhibition from January 15 to March 29, 2026. The greenhouse serves as an exhibition space for camellias, in addition to those found in the botanical garden. The collection boasts 750 different cultivars, including some yellow camellias, among other old japonica, botanical and reticulata varieties. Free admission. Opening ceremony on January 15 at 2pm.
Camellia exhibition from January 15 to March 29, 2026. The greenhouse serves as an exhibition space for camellias, in addition to those found in the botanical garden. The collection boasts 750 different cultivars, including some yellow camellias, among other old japonica, botanical and reticulata varieties. Free admission. Opening ceremony on January 15 at 2pm.
Landschloss Zuschendorf (Germany)
Camellia exhibition from February 28 to April 19, 2026. Optimum flowering at the end of March. Greenhouse exhibition of 220 varieties of camellias, including historical varieties from the 19th century.
Camellia exhibition from February 28 to April 19, 2026. Optimum flowering at the end of March. Greenhouse exhibition of 220 varieties of camellias, including historical varieties from the 19th century.
Mostra Antiche Camelie della Lucchesia (Italy)
On March 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22 and 28 and 29, 2026, in Pieve di Compito, XXXVIIth Mostra of spring Camellia. At the Camelieto, there is a collection of about 1000 camellias. During the four weekends, in addition to the events, the Camelieto is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm.
On March 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22 and 28 and 29, 2026, in Pieve di Compito, XXXVIIth Mostra of spring Camellia. At the Camelieto, there is a collection of about 1000 camellias. During the four weekends, in addition to the events, the Camelieto is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm.
Frankfurt (Germany): Palmengarten
Every year, the Palmengarten exhibits the camellia collection of Duke Adolf de Nassau, which forms the basis of its collection. This year's exhibition runs from 12 March to 6 April, 2026 and features 100 camellias from the collection, including some remarkable yellow camellias, and 300 azaleas. Open from 9 am to 7 pm.
Every year, the Palmengarten exhibits the camellia collection of Duke Adolf de Nassau, which forms the basis of its collection. This year's exhibition runs from 12 March to 6 April, 2026 and features 100 camellias from the collection, including some remarkable yellow camellias, and 300 azaleas. Open from 9 am to 7 pm.
Locarno : Parco Delle Camelie (Switzerland)
International Camellia Show (27th in 2026), from march 18 to march 24. Discover 1400 varieties in the Parco delle Camelie, as well as an exhibition of camellias.
International Camellia Show (27th in 2026), from march 18 to march 24. Discover 1400 varieties in the Parco delle Camelie, as well as an exhibition of camellias.
Mostra della Camelia 2026 in Cannero Riviera (Italy)
21 and 22 March 2026: Festa della Camelia in Cannero Riviera. Camellia exhibition at the Pietro Carmine Hall (Lido district), featuring pupils’ drawings, mementos from previous editions and documents. Opening on 21 March from 4.30 pm to 7 pm.
22 March from 10 am to 7 pm.
Walks along the lake:
10.00 am Among villas and gardens – Cannero’s historic centre
Meeting point: ‘dei Limoni’ rotunda (at the end of Via Dante)
2.00 pm Bosco delle Camelie – hamlet of Cheggio
Meeting point: ‘dei Limoni’ rotunda (at the end of Via Dante)
Ethnographic Museum and Garden
3.30–4.30 pm Creative workshop (ages 3–10) using camellia petals for the “Musei in Gioco” festival (in case of bad weather, the workshop will take place inside the museum)
5.00–6.00 pm “Armonie di primavera” concert.
21 and 22 March 2026: Festa della Camelia in Cannero Riviera. Camellia exhibition at the Pietro Carmine Hall (Lido district), featuring pupils’ drawings, mementos from previous editions and documents. Opening on 21 March from 4.30 pm to 7 pm.
22 March from 10 am to 7 pm.
Walks along the lake:
10.00 am Among villas and gardens – Cannero’s historic centre
Meeting point: ‘dei Limoni’ rotunda (at the end of Via Dante)
2.00 pm Bosco delle Camelie – hamlet of Cheggio
Meeting point: ‘dei Limoni’ rotunda (at the end of Via Dante)
Ethnographic Museum and Garden
3.30–4.30 pm Creative workshop (ages 3–10) using camellia petals for the “Musei in Gioco” festival (in case of bad weather, the workshop will take place inside the museum)
5.00–6.00 pm “Armonie di primavera” concert.
Mostra della Camelie Verbania, Villa Giulia (Italy)
Mostra of spring-flowering camellias. Guided tours, workshops, plant sales from March 28 to 29, 2026. From 10 a.m to 6.30 p.m.
Mostra of spring-flowering camellias. Guided tours, workshops, plant sales from March 28 to 29, 2026. From 10 a.m to 6.30 p.m.
Royal Greenhouse of Laeken (Bruxelles, Belgium)
In 2026, The Royal Greenhouses in Laeken are open to the public from April 17 to May 10. Tickets go on sale on 20 March.
In 2026, The Royal Greenhouses in Laeken are open to the public from April 17 to May 10. Tickets go on sale on 20 March.
Past events
Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)
On 28 February and 1st March 2026, the XXIVth Certama da Camelia will be held in Soutomaior. It will take place at the Casa do Pobo de Moreira.
Open to the public on Saturday from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm and on Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.
On 28 February and 1st March 2026, the XXIVth Certama da Camelia will be held in Soutomaior. It will take place at the Casa do Pobo de Moreira.
Open to the public on Saturday from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm and on Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)
On 7 and 8 March 2026, LXIthedición del Concurso Internacional de Camelia, in Vigo, under a marquee at Puerta Del Sol.
The exhibition will be open to the public from 6pm to 9pm on 7 March and from 11am to 9pm on 8 March.
On 7 and 8 March 2026, LXIthedición del Concurso Internacional de Camelia, in Vigo, under a marquee at Puerta Del Sol.
The exhibition will be open to the public from 6pm to 9pm on 7 March and from 11am to 9pm on 8 March.
Passeggiata di Primavera, Verbania (Italie)
Organization of a walk on the heights of Verbania on March 14, 2026, to discover camellias, with a visit to the very rich collection of camellias at Savioli Nurseries. Registration on the site geoexplora.net. Departure at 9.30 am, duration of walk 5 km.
Organization of a walk on the heights of Verbania on March 14, 2026, to discover camellias, with a visit to the very rich collection of camellias at Savioli Nurseries. Registration on the site geoexplora.net. Departure at 9.30 am, duration of walk 5 km.
Arboretum Het Leen (Eeklo, Belgium)
March 30th, 2025, Lecture on the theme of camellia by ICS and visit to the collection from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Registration required on site. Free admission, but groups limited to 40 places.
March 30th, 2025, Lecture on the theme of camellia by ICS and visit to the collection from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Registration required on site. Free admission, but groups limited to 40 places.
New Zealand Camellia Society
2025 NZ National Camellia Show and Convention, Plymouth international Hotel, New Plymouth, 15-19 August, 2025. Camellia show on 16 August from 12 noon to 4.30pm.
2025 NZ National Camellia Show and Convention, Plymouth international Hotel, New Plymouth, 15-19 August, 2025. Camellia show on 16 August from 12 noon to 4.30pm.
Pépinières Joel Lemaitre
Camellia Show at the Nursery from February 27 to March 1st, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
Camellia Show at the Nursery from February 27 to March 1st, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)
On 22 February 2026, XXXth Exposición de Camelias in Vedra.
Exhibition from 12 noon to 8 pm.
On 22 February 2026, XXXth Exposición de Camelias in Vedra.
Exhibition from 12 noon to 8 pm.
