Camellia news

On this page, we report all events related to the camellia (exhibitions, open days, etc ...). We do regular updates.
'Paradise Caroline'
'Paradise Caroline'

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.
Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)

On January 17 and 18, 2026, XIth MOSTRA DA CAMELIA "CIDADE DE TUI", in Claustral da Catedral Santa Maria de Tui.
Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)

January 24 and 25, 2026, XVIIIth Exposición de camelias de Domaio, in Moaña (Local Multiusos, Porto do Domaio).
Open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 24 January, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 25 January.
Pépinières Joel Lemaitre

Camellia Show at the Nursery from February 27 to March 1st, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
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.

Past events

Sociedad Española de la Camelia (Spain)

On January 10 and 11, 2026, the XIVth Exposición da CAMELIA, with a tribute to Fernando Vila, a member of the SEC since its inception and a regular participant in exhibitions. Opening on 10 January from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm. On 11 January from 11 am to 2.30 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Mostra della Camelie Verbania, Villa Giulia (Italy)

Mostra of autumn-flowering camellias. Guided tours, workshops, plant sales from November 1st to 2nd, 2025. From 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
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 21 March to 14 April, 2025 and features 100 camellias from the collection, including some remarkable yellow camellias, and 300 azaleas. Open from 9 am to 7 pm.
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.
Royal Greenhouse of Laeken (Bruxelles, Belgium)

The Royal Greenhouses in Laeken are open to the public from April 18 to May 11. all tickets have been sold.
Landschloss Zuschendorf (Germany)

Camellia exhibition from March 1 to April 13, 2025. 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 October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025, in Pieve di Compito, IXth Mostra of autumn Camellia. At the Camelieto, there is a collection of about 1000 camellias. During the four sunday, in addition to the events, the Camelieto is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm.
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.
Il Bosco de Camelie tra le Magnolie di Vito & Gemma (Italy)

Fiesta di Primavera and cut flower exhibition organised on 2 and 16 March 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., at the Bosco de Camelie tra le Magnolie di Vito & Gemma, Via Piegaio Alto 12, Pescaglia, Lucca (LU) 55064. Collection of 1200 camellias, 200 magniolias, 800 azaleas and 70 hydrangeas. Free admission and shuttle bus to the garden. Of course, you can also visit the Bosco.