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Experience the blooming beauty of Camellia Season 🌸

January 23, 2023 • 
Middleton Place
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The camellias at Middleton Place are some of the oldest in America, first planted on Henry Middleton’s parterre in the late 18th century.

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See 10,000+ camellias take center stage as Middleton Place celebrates all things camellia during 2023’s Camellia Season events:

  • Cocktails and Camellias | Saturday, Feb. 11 | Mix and mingle in an incredible setting with specialty drink selections, small plates, and live music.
  • Camellia Walks | Various dates Feb. 2-28 | Tour the gardens + discover the stories of free and enslaved people who maintained the gardens.
  • Camellias and Crafts at the Garden Market | Saturday, Feb.11-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Shop local vendors, talk to Master Gardeners, and peruse a wide selection of camellias and garden supplies.*

SEE MORE CAMELLIA EVENTS

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