The Camellia Gardener Blog — Cold Climates

  It's long been a quest to grow Camellias outdoors in colder climates.  But in many instances, you are asking Camellias to do something that they are just not capable of doing.  So here are a few tips if you are trying to decide to grow Camellias in your area and how you can do it!   Ideal Climate Zones The Camellia Belt, or the best growing climates for Camellias are in zone 8, 9 and sometimes 10.  This warmer region of the US is quite suitable for growing Camellias outdoors.  Camellias can generally tolerate some freezing temperatures, but they don't...