OPEN TODAY: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

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Now Blooming: Camellias

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Sat., Nov. 1, 2025–Sun., March 1, 2026

Dates are approximate | Free with general admission

Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, North Vista

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Explore acres of eye-catching camellias, flowering throughout the Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, and North Vista.
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The winter landscape at The Huntington is covered with camellias. The botanical collections include nearly 80 different Camellia species and some 1,200 cultivated varieties.

More Plants "Now Blooming"

white camellia grijsii
pink camellia jponica finlandia
pink camellia reticulata "nancy reagan" bloom on sculpted lion-head chair
sculpture of woman next to pink camellia blossoms
pink and white camellia tama "peacock"
pink camellia hiemalis showa
pink Japanese camellia
fuschia camellia japanese elegans
white camellia blossoms
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Camellia grijsii

Camellia japonica 'Finlandia'

Hidden within the Camellia Garden are many 17th- and 18th-century sculptures from Henry and Arabella Huntington's personal collection, including the "lion throne" by an unknown artist (featured here with a Camellia reticulata 'Nancy Reagan' flower).

A Virtue, Author unknown, late 17th century

Camellia japonica 'Tama Peacock'

Camellia hiemalis 'Showa'

Camellia Japonica 'C.M. Wilson'

Camellia japonica 'Elegans'

Camellia japonica 'Queen Bessie'

Peak color is subject to change based on weather patterns, rainfall, high winds, and other factors. Stay up to date with bloom reports on our social media channels. TikTok | Facebook | Instagram

Explore an interactive map of what’s blooming at The Huntington

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