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Dec 2024
Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)
On December 14 and 15, 2024, the XXth Exposicion Camelia sasanqua e outras, in Boiro.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC NOMENCLATURE OF CAMELLIAS
Welcome on Camellias.pics, you will find here a nomenclature of all camellias I photographed and pages on camellia care, camellia diseases, collecting camellia cuttings and pruning.
A simple questionnaire with five questions will help you identify a camellia. And if you can't find it, you can use the advanced search function will let you find camellias according to criteria you will choose (specie, color, size, habit, ...).
We also have pages dedicated to visits and camellia news.
We have received numerous requests, but we want to make clear that we don't grow camellias and have nothing to sell or exchange.
A simple questionnaire with five questions will help you identify a camellia. And if you can't find it, you can use the advanced search function will let you find camellias according to criteria you will choose (specie, color, size, habit, ...).
We also have pages dedicated to visits and camellia news.
We have received numerous requests, but we want to make clear that we don't grow camellias and have nothing to sell or exchange.
Future events around the camellia
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Jan 2025
Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)
On January 11 and 12, 2025, XIIIth Exposición da Camelia in Rubians.
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Feb 2025
Pépinières Joel Lemaitre
Camellia Show at the Nursery from February 28 to March 2, 2025, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
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March 2025
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December 17, 2024 : 32 new camellias
We publish today 32 new camellias seen during our recent trips in Galicia, Sydney and New Zealand.
November 21, 2024 : Discover Australia and New Zealand
We publish today 30 new camellias and a new page dedicated to discovering Sydney and New Zealand and their camellia gardens. Pages dedicated to each garden visited will be published later. On the right 'Kia Ora', a Hybrid C.x williamsii camellia seen at the Waipahihi Botanical Gardens in Taupo (New Zealand), whose name means 'Hello' in Maori.
September 3, 2024 : Discover Galicia
Go discover Galicia, in Spain, a region where camellia cultivation is very favorable. Here are four new pages, to help you discover the Route of the Camellia and its many exhibitions, the Finca Areeiro, the Castelo de Soutomaior and the Pazo de Santa Cruz de Rivadulla, all three gardens history of the Camélia route.
Santiago de Compostela
May 17, 2024 : 19 years and 2,700 camellias in the nomenclature !
For the 19th anniversary of the site, we are publishing 42 new camellias, including the 2,700th of the nomenclature, it is 'Sangre de Pichón', a Spanish camellia japonica, remarkable for its color, seen at Castelo de Soutomaior, in Galicia, Spain.
We are adding two more visits, the Villa Durazzo Pallavicini in Genoa which has the oldest collection of camellias in Italy and a private garden near Locarno (Switzerland).
We are adding two more visits, the Villa Durazzo Pallavicini in Genoa which has the oldest collection of camellias in Italy and a private garden near Locarno (Switzerland).
December 17, 2023 : New visits and 31 new camellias
We are publishing today 31 new camellias, including 'Dottor Angelo Borrini' seen at the Villa Borrini, one of three new visit pages dedicated to the private villas of Pieve Di Compito, with the Villa Orsi and the Chiusa Borrini, and open during the Mostra Antiche Camelie della Lucchesia.
September 3, 2023 : New publication
We publish today 28 new camellias in the nomenclature.
June 23, 2023 : Death of Shigeo Matsumoto
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Shigeo Matsumoto. It was thanks to him that we discovered Japan, its camellias, gardens and nurseries. He organized our visits to Kurume and Kumamoto and accompanied us for a few days. His help was just as valuable on our return, enriching the nomenclature. We offer our deepest condolences to his family.
Photo taken on March 16, 2015 during our visit to Suitengû Shrine in Kurume as he translated a camellia name into Latin characters.
Photo taken on March 16, 2015 during our visit to Suitengû Shrine in Kurume as he translated a camellia name into Latin characters.
Shigeo Matsumoto
May 17, 2023 : 18 years and 2,600 camellias in the nomenclature !
For the 18th anniversary of the site, we publish 10 new camellias, including the 2600th of the nomenclature, it is 'Lucina Plena', an Italian camellia Japonica from the first half of the 19th century, seen in the private gardens of Villa Borrini, in Pieve de Compito (LU) in Italy.
We also add two other visits in Italy, the Villa Carlotta, and its botanical garden, on the shore of Lake Como, in Tremezzina (CO). The second visit is to a private garden in Cannero Riviera (VB), with a magnificent view of Lake Maggiore and a beautiful collection of citrus and camellias.
December 31, 2022 : New publication
To close out this year, we have revamped the Camellia News page so that it shows upcoming events first. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a great 2023.
November 1, 2022 : Florentine Mosaic
We are adding, in the collectors' corner, a work of art made in hard stone mosaic by an Italian artist, Renzo Scarpelli, from the boutique of the same name, based on one of our photos.
September 3, 2022 : New publication
We publish today 21 new camellias in the nomenclature.
August 17, 2022 : Death of Vito Menchini
We have learned of the death of Vito Menchini, a great camellia lover in Tuscany. He made us discover his extraordinary garden and the collections of camellias in Tuscany. Our condolences to Gemma, his wife and to his family.
Vito Menchini
June 18, 2022 : A new private garden in Meina (NW) on the edge of Lake Major
We have added a new visit of a new private garden in Meina (NO) which has a magnificent collection of camellias surrounding the house.
We have also modified the home page which now offers to discover, randomly, a camellia, a public garden or a private garden among those presented on the site. Each time you refresh the page, the three options change, allowing you to make new discoveries.
We have also modified the home page which now offers to discover, randomly, a camellia, a public garden or a private garden among those presented on the site. Each time you refresh the page, the three options change, allowing you to make new discoveries.
Private garden in Meina (NO)
May 17, 2022 : A new visit, the Villa Melzi d'Eril
After two years without travel, we finally publish a new page following the visit of the Villa Melzi d'Eril on the shores of Lake Como.
For the 17th anniversary of the site, we also publish 17 new camellias as well as new Kutani porcelains in the collectors' corner.
For the 17th anniversary of the site, we also publish 17 new camellias as well as new Kutani porcelains in the collectors' corner.
Villa Melzi d'Eril - Bellagio (CO)
January 2, 2022 : New extraordinary objets in the collector's corner
To start this new year, which we hope to be a peaceful one, we have added some Christmas tree decorations to the collectors' corner as well as a new Kutani tray accompanied by a chopstick rest to complete the set.
November 21, 2021 : New publication
We publish today 21 new camellias in the nomenclature.
May 17, 2020 : Camellias.pics, already 15 years and 2 500 camellias in the nomenclature !
Fifteen years already! For this anniversary and this very special year, we propose you an amazing visit, the last Camellia greenhouse, in Sèvres, a stone's throw from Paris. We are delighted to present this place and its collection of camellias planted in 1900.
We are also adding two more visits, the first is a private garden in Frankfurt and the second is the Villa Fedora, in Baveno, Italy. We have also updated the page of the Jardin des plantes de Nantes, the first visit page published on the site, following the important works carried out by the city of Nantes.
Some new objects have been added to the collectors' corner.
We are also adding two more visits, the first is a private garden in Frankfurt and the second is the Villa Fedora, in Baveno, Italy. We have also updated the page of the Jardin des plantes de Nantes, the first visit page published on the site, following the important works carried out by the city of Nantes.
Some new objects have been added to the collectors' corner.
We also publish 48 new camellias including the 2500th camellia of the nomenclature. It is 'Lady Henrietta', a camellia Japonica from Great Britain.
This year, 137 125 visitors came to visit us (240 880 pages seen). Thank you for following us and receiving us for so long.
December 12, 2019 : New visits
We publish today 27 new camellias, three pages of visits, the first one in Portugal, at Porto, the second one in Pieve di Compito in Italy, the third one, still in Italy, the Villa Pallavicino, near the Lake Maggiore and two private gardens pages in Italy, one in Lake Maggiore and the other in Tuscany.
Jardim São Lázaro (Porto)
May 17, 2019 : the 2 400th camellia of the nomenclature
For the 14th anniversary of the site, we publish 51 new camellias including the 2 400th of the nomenclature. It is 'Carolina Celesia', a camellia Japonica, seen at Camellietum Compitese at S. Andrea e Pieve di Compito in Italy.
We have also completely redesigned the site to offer you a better user experience on tablets and smartphones.
This year, 82 012 visitors came to visit us (165 959) pages viewed). Thank you for your loyalty.
We have also completely redesigned the site to offer you a better user experience on tablets and smartphones.
This year, 82 012 visitors came to visit us (165 959) pages viewed). Thank you for your loyalty.
January 27, 2019 : Disappearance of Otto Eisenhut
Parc du Gambarogno
Today we learned of the disappearance of Otto Eisenhut, founder of the Eisenhut Nursery and of the Parc du Gambarogno (photo on the right), on the banks of Lake Maggiore in its Swiss part. The Eisenhut Nursery collection is remarkable and very rich, not only for its camellias but also for magnolias and citrus fruits. It is an essential visit for connoisseurs who visit Lake Maggiore. Our condolences to Reto, who is in charge of the Nursery, and his family.
May 17, 2018 : the 2 300th camellia of the nomenclature
For the 13th anniversary of the site, we publish 81 new camellias including the 2 300th of the nomenclature. It is 'Island Sunset', a williamsii hybrid, seen at the famous Nuccio's Nurseries, USA, that we visited at the beginning of the year and to which we devote a visit page.
We have also updated the nomenclature with photos of the Nuccio's obtentions taken at the nurseries. In this case, a comment has been added in the description of the camellias concerned.
This year, we had 151 295 visitors who came to visit us (286 761 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
We have also updated the nomenclature with photos of the Nuccio's obtentions taken at the nurseries. In this case, a comment has been added in the description of the camellias concerned.
This year, we had 151 295 visitors who came to visit us (286 761 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
March 3, 2018 : New visits
Parc de Terra Nostra
We publish today 21 camellias and three pages devoted to the Azores, in the island of São Miguel, with three places to visit, the park of Terra Nostra, the Mata Jardim José do Canto in Furnas and the gardens of Ponta Delgada.
December 25, 2017 : 1 000 000 visitors
Today, we passed the millionth visitor, 12 years after the opening of the site, thank you all. In his honor, we publish 20 new camellias and the 2200, 'Otahuhu Beauty', a camellia from New Zealand and a sport of 'Aspasia Macarthur'.
December 17, 2017 : New visits
We publish today pages devoted to public gardens in France and Italy:
- The Cours Cambronne à Nantes
- The Parc floral de la Beaujoire à Nantes
- Cannero Riviera (VB) and its Mostra
- Isola Madre
September 3, 2017 : New publication
We publish today 22 new camellias and three pages of private gardens in Italy:
- A garden with a View of Lake Maggiore in Oggebbio (VB)
- A Higo garden in Italy
- A garden near the Lake Maggiore, in Roncola (VB)
May 17, 2017 : the 2 100th camellia of the nomenclature
For the 12th anniversary of the site, we publish 67 new camellias including the 2 100th of the nomenclature. It is 'Carolinea', a japonica, seen in a private garden in Oggebbio (VB) near the Lake Maggiore, in Italy.
This year, we had 119,285 visitors who came to visit us (213,158 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
This year, we had 119,285 visitors who came to visit us (213,158 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
December 17, 2016 : the 2 000th camellia of the nomenclature
We publish today 24 new camellias including the 2 000th of the nomenclature. It is 'Orsola Poggi', a sasanqua, seen at the Villa Anelli, near the Lake Maggiore, in Italy. We also propose the visit of Villa Maioni, near the Lake Maggiore, in Italy, in Verbania Pallanza (VB).
May 17, 2016 : the 1 900th camellia of the nomenclature
For the 11th anniversary of the site, we publish today 50 new camellias including the 1 900th of the nomenclature. It is 'Bella di Firenze', a japonica, seen in a private garden near the Lake Maggiore, in Italy. We propose three new visits in Italy, the Villa Anelli, the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto and a private garden near the Lake Maggiore in Cannero Riviera (VB).
December 17, 2015 : New publication
We publish today 23 new camellias in the nomenclature, including the 1 800th 'Betty Sheffield Supreme', one of many sport of 'Betty Sheffield' seen in a nursery at Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
November 1, 2015 : New publication
We publish today 20 new camellias in the nomenclature and new pages describing some remarquable visits done during our trip in Japan the second half of March. You will therefore discover:
- the Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto,
- the Ishibashi Cultural Center in Kurume,
- the Suitengû Shrine in Kurume,
- the Kurume Camellia garden in Kurume,
- the World's Camellia House in Kurume,
and two private gardens, one with camellia bonsaï in Kumamoto in the other containing famous centenary subjects in Kusano-machi.
- the Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto,
- the Ishibashi Cultural Center in Kurume,
- the Suitengû Shrine in Kurume,
- the Kurume Camellia garden in Kurume,
- the World's Camellia House in Kurume,
and two private gardens, one with camellia bonsaï in Kumamoto in the other containing famous centenary subjects in Kusano-machi.
September 3, 2015 : New publication
We publish today 20 new camellias in the nomenclature and new pages describing some remarquable visits done during our trip in Japan the second half of March. You will therefore discover:
- the Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto,
- the Ishibashi Cultural Center in Kurume,
- the Suitengû Shrine in Kurume,
- the Kurume Camellia garden in Kurume,
- the World's Camellia House in Kurume,
and two private gardens, one with camellia bonsaï in Kumamoto in the other containing famous centenary subjects in Kusano-machi.
July 11, 2015 : New publication
We publish today 27 new camellias in the nomenclature, including 'Mikio' an obtention from Mikio Akashi (Japan).
May 17, 2015 : Camellias.pics is ten years old
Ten years, already ! To celebrate this anniversary, two gifts for our visitors :
To thank the persons who have had the kindness to receive us during our trip in March in Japan, we publish a first picture of a 'Masayoshi' camellia, 300 years old seen in a private garden in Kusano-Machi, Kurume. Pages dedicated to the beautiful gardens visited will also be published in the coming months.
We add 77 camellias in the nomenclature, including the 1700th, 'Sakuragari', a Higo camellia seen at the Kumamoto Castle. All the 77 camellias are originated from and were seen in Japan, many others will be published during the coming months.
To thank the persons who have had the kindness to receive us during our trip in March in Japan, we publish a first picture of a 'Masayoshi' camellia, 300 years old seen in a private garden in Kusano-Machi, Kurume. Pages dedicated to the beautiful gardens visited will also be published in the coming months.
We add 77 camellias in the nomenclature, including the 1700th, 'Sakuragari', a Higo camellia seen at the Kumamoto Castle. All the 77 camellias are originated from and were seen in Japan, many others will be published during the coming months.
This year, we had 89 201 visitors who came to visit us (199 447 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
January 1, 2015 : What is this Camellia ?
To celebrate this new year, we publish today 24 new camellias and a new simplified search function which will allow you, by answering to five questions illustrated by photos, to identify a camellia. Obvioulsy, the more answers you give, the more accurate the answer will be. We wish you a very happy new year.
December 17, 2014 : the 1 600th camellia of the nomenclature
We publish today 22 new camellias including the 1 600th of the nomenclature. It is 'Lady Mary Cromartie', a japonica, seen in Mount Edgcumbe England, at Plymouth.
Sept 3, 2014 : New publication
We publish today 19 new camellias in the nomenclature and :
- an update on the page dedicated to the Het Leen Arboretum
- a new page dedidated to the Kew Gardens in London
- three new private gardens in the west of France, in Finistère, one near the sea, another in terrace and the last one presenting more than 600 cultivars.
- an update on the page dedicated to the Het Leen Arboretum
- a new page dedidated to the Kew Gardens in London
- three new private gardens in the west of France, in Finistère, one near the sea, another in terrace and the last one presenting more than 600 cultivars.
July 7, 2014 : Death of Alfred Lemaitre
The 7th of July 2014, Alfred Lemaitre, professional and camellias lover, passed away. We would like to acknowledge his kindness and pay tribute to its high competence in the Camellia field. His experience and knowlegde have often been useful. His camellias can be found in the nomenclature. Our hearts and thoughts go out to her family, friends and loved ones.
Alfred Lemaitre
June 4, 2014 : New publication
We publish today 26 new camellias in the nomenclature and three new pages dedicated to the visit of Mount Edgcumbe in Plymouth and of two new private gardens, one near Nantes, the other one near Köln.
May 17, 2014 : Lovcam.org becomes Camellias.pics
For the 9 anniversary of this site, we change its name to Camellias.pics and publish the 1 500th camellia of the nomenclature 'Général Cambronne', a French character (coming from Nantes) well known for its famous word pronounced at the battle of Waterloo the 18th of June 1815. It was raised by Alfred Lemaitre.
This year, we had 90 177 visitors who came to visit us (206 732 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
This year, we had 90 177 visitors who came to visit us (206 732 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
December 28, 2013 : New collector's item
Tasses Kutani
Some new and rare collector's items to see in the collector's page, a Villeroy & Boch coffee pot and two Kutani cups.
May 17, 2013 : Lovcam is eight years old
This year, we had 87 083 visitors who came to visit us (231 335 pages seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
For this anniversary we add 10 camellias in the nomenclature.
New visits this year, the Domaine de Carheil near Nantes in France, the Japanischer Garten in Leverkusen near Kölnh in Germany and three new private gardens in the suburbs of Köln.
For this anniversary we add 10 camellias in the nomenclature.
New visits this year, the Domaine de Carheil near Nantes in France, the Japanischer Garten in Leverkusen near Kölnh in Germany and three new private gardens in the suburbs of Köln.
Botanischer Garten (Cologne)
April 17, 2013 : 17/04/2013 : The 1 400th camellia of the nomenclature
Exactly one year after the 1 300th camellia of the nomenclature, we publish 20 new camellias, including the 1 400th. It is 'Carolyn Williams', a Williamsii hybrid, seen in Germany, in Köln.
January 19, 2013 : Evolution in the nomenclature and new visit
For this new year, we propose an evolution in the nomenclature, a new link "see similar camellias" will show, for each camellia,other camellias having the same characteristics. We also improved its design. You can also discover a new parc in Nantes, the Parc de la Gaudinière.
May 17, 2012 : Lovcam is seven years old
Serres de Chiswick House (Londres)
This year, we had 85 714 visitors who came to visit us (245 100 pages seen). Thanks to all.
For this anniversary, we add 30 camellias in the nomenclature.
A lot of new visits this year, the Palmengarten in Franckfurt, the Botanischer Garten in Köln, the Chiswick House and the Isabella plantation (Richmond Park) in London and also a new private garden in London.
For this anniversary, we add 30 camellias in the nomenclature.
A lot of new visits this year, the Palmengarten in Franckfurt, the Botanischer Garten in Köln, the Chiswick House and the Isabella plantation (Richmond Park) in London and also a new private garden in London.
April 17, 2012 : the 1 300th camellia of the nomenclature
Here is the 1 300th camellia of the nomenclature. It is 'Welbankiana', a japonica camellia, seen in the Chiswick House(England).
We also add 20 new camellias in the nomenclature.
We also add 20 new camellias in the nomenclature.
Feb. 12, 2012 : Save your favorites !
Now, you can save on your workstation the list of your favorite camellias. The page Save my favorites will give you the steps to follow.
January 15, 2012 : 400 000 visitors !
To honour the 400 000th visitor, we add 20 new camellias in the nomenclature.
May 17, 2011 : Lovcam is six years old
This year, we had 76 921 visitors who came to visit us (228 537 pages seen). Thanks to all.
For this anniversary, we add 25 camellias in the nomenclature.
We continue the visit of parcs around Nantes (France) with the 'cimetière paysager' and a new private garden.
For this anniversary, we add 25 camellias in the nomenclature.
We continue the visit of parcs around Nantes (France) with the 'cimetière paysager' and a new private garden.
April 23, 2011 : the 1 200th camellia of the nomenclature
Here is the 1 200th camellia of the nomenclature. It is 'Elfin Rose', a sasanqua camellia.
September 3, 2010 : 300 000 visitors !
To honour the 300 000th visitor, we add 15 new camellias in the nomenclature.
May 17, 2010 : Lovcam is five years old
This year, 91 534 visitors came to visit us (261 167 page seen). Thanks for your fidelity.
For this anniversary, we add 11 camellias in the nomenclature and pages introducing new destinations to visit :the Parco Botanico del Gambarogno, the Isole di Brissago (both in Switzerland) and the Parc de Procé in Nantes (France).
We also completed a major update of photos (almost 550 new) in the nomenclature.
On every page describing a place to visit, a click on the globe will show its location on a map. Try it to see the location ofthe Giardini Rusca in Locarno, Switzerland (photo on the right).
Two new private gardens have been added to their dedicated page.
For this anniversary, we add 11 camellias in the nomenclature and pages introducing new destinations to visit :the Parco Botanico del Gambarogno, the Isole di Brissago (both in Switzerland) and the Parc de Procé in Nantes (France).
We also completed a major update of photos (almost 550 new) in the nomenclature.
On every page describing a place to visit, a click on the globe will show its location on a map. Try it to see the location ofthe Giardini Rusca in Locarno, Switzerland (photo on the right).Two new private gardens have been added to their dedicated page.
Giardini Rusca, Locarno, Suisse
March 10, 2010 : the 1 100th camellia of the nomenclature
It is 'Elisa Mercoeur', a new plant created by Alfred Lemaître in 2000 and planted for the first time in the jardin des plantes de Nantes the 24th of june 2009.
September 3, 2009 : Collector's corner
'Picturata'
Here is a new page with remarquable objets for camellia collectors.
July 2, 2009 : the 1 000th camellia of the nomenclature
It took us 4 years, 1 month and 16 days, here is, in honor of the 200 000 visitor C. nitidissima, the 1 000th camellia of the nomenclature, remarkable by its yellow color.
We have also modified the sports page to display all the sports and seedlings of the camellias in the nomenclature.
In the nomenclature, this icon will display the camellia's genealogy.
We have also modified the sports page to display all the sports and seedlings of the camellias in the nomenclature.
In the nomenclature, this icon will display the camellia's genealogy. 
May 17, 2009 : Lovcam fourth anniversary
This year, we had 78 909 visitors who came to visit us (234 080 pages seen). Thanks to all.
For this anniversary, we add 42 camellias in the nomenclature. The 1000th is near, we will publish it soon !
We also invite you to a visit of the beautiful city of Locarno (Switzerland) and its Camellia International Show.
For this anniversary, we add 42 camellias in the nomenclature. The 1000th is near, we will publish it soon !
We also invite you to a visit of the beautiful city of Locarno (Switzerland) and its Camellia International Show.
April 6, 2009 : the 900th camellia of the nomenclature
Here is 'Coquettina', the sport of 'Coquettii' and the 900th camellia of the nomenclature.
We invite you to take a look at the last 100 photos, we have a lot of new ones.
We invite you to take a look at the last 100 photos, we have a lot of new ones.
March 22, 2009 : Improvement of the search funtions
The number of camellias matching your search criteria is displayed after each input.
September 3, 2008 : Addition of the origination date in the camellia nomenclature
The description of each camellia has be updated with the origination date indicated in "The international Camellia Register". The search function has also been modified.
August 9, 2008 : "The international Camellia Register" on the Web
The ICS has published a web version of the reference book on camellias "The international Camellia Register".
May 17, 2008 : Lovcam is three years old
We want to thank the 66 557 visitos who came to visit us (223 258 pages seen). Thanks to all. This year, we want to offer you a small history of the camellia (in french at the moment).The page dedicated to the visit of the Royal greenhouses of Laeken (Belgium), has been updated after this year's visit (photoon the right 'Montironi Rubra').The zoom on the photos has been modified to add the name of the camellia below the photo.
March 26, 2008 : The 800th camellia of the nomenclature
In the honour of the 100 000 Lovcam visitor, here is 'Casimir', the 800th camellia of the nomenclature, originated by Alfred Lemaitre (France).
January 4, 2008 : Zoom on photos
You can now zoom on certain photos when you see a small magnifying glass when you fly over them. All the photos on this page allow this, so try !
August 12, 2007 : The 700th camellia of the nomenclature
Here is 'Captain Rawes', considered as the first C. reticulata cultivated in Europe. It was brought from China in 1820 by Captain Rawes. It flowered for the first time in England in 1826.
Lovcam was 2 years old the 17th of May 2007
This second year, 38 317 visitors came to visit us (153 558 pages seen). For this anniversary, we have created a new page dedicated to sports and added a new function in the nomenclature. Therefore, when a camellia is a sport or a seedling of another cultivar, a link allows you to jump to the original camellia. You can see this behaviour, for example on 'Elegans Champagne'. Pages dedicated to the visits of Jardin des Plantes de Nantes, Domaine de Trévarez, Bambouseraie d'Anduze and Parc Floral de Paris have been deeply modified (and are now in english).
Outstanding subjects
This new page will show you outstanding camellias.
March 24, 2007 : The 600th camellia of the nomenclature
A new camellia in my garden 'Katherine Nuccio', color rose-red.
Photos historical
This new function allows you to see quickly the last 100 photos published.
The 500th camellia of the nomenclature
January 27, 2007, 20 months after the site creation, we have the pleasure to present you the 500th camellia of our nomenclature. It is 'Charmine', a pretty pink japonica.
My favourites camellias
A new function, using a cookie, allows you to mark your favourites camellias. On each nomenclature card you will find an option "Add to my favourites" which marks the camellias as one of your prefered. The menu "See my favourites" shows them all. Just try, it is easy.
Lovcam was 1 year old the 17th of May 2006
And to celebrate this first anniversary, the 8 939 visitors and 35 376 pages seen, we have decided to implement a new presentation. We hope you will like it and remain receptive to your remarks.