Learn which bloom is which at Camellia Day in Folsom
Do you have any camellias left? Camellias came out extra early this year, but this late-winter favorite still has plenty of flower power – especially in the Sacramento region. (After all, Sacramento is the Camellia Capital!)
Our annual celebration of all things camellia actually starts in Folsom with this Saturday’s Camellia Day at Murer House and Gardens.
On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Murer House will host its 10th annual Camellia Day with a blossom show, self-guided tours and special speaker – Green Acres garden guru Greg Gayton.
“The public is invited to share and show single blossoms and arrangements,” say the organizers. “Ribbons will be awarded for People’s Choice and other categories.”
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., see dozens of beautiful camellias and get expert advice on how to grow your own. Members of the Camellia Society of Sacramento will be on hand to identify camellia varieties and offer tips on camellia care.
There is no charge to attend, tour Murer House or enter the camellia contest. Entries for the blossom show will be received from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 22. For information, contact Rhonda DesVoignes, bdesvoignes@comcast.net, or call the Murer House at 916-413-9231.
The Murer House and Gardens are located at 1125 Joe Murer Court, in historic Folsom, across Folsom Boulevard near historic Sutter Street. The home was built by Guiseppe Murer, an Italian immigrant who purchased the site in 1921 and constructed the home in 1925.
Details and directions: https://murerhousefoundation.org/.
By the time Murer build his house, camellias were already well established in the Sacramento region; the first shipment of camellias arrived in Sacramento in 1852! This shade-loving, drought-tolerant shrub thrives in Sacramento’s climate.
And don’t forget: The Camellia Society will host its 101st annual Sacramento Camellia Show and sale on March 1 and 2 at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento. (More to come soon on that huge event.)
