They're in bloom now. If you think Camellias are stilted, a visit to either place will change your mind. It has fluted petals around a brush of yellow stamens. This evergreen shrub will make you a Camellia believer. So light up your dappled shade with color.
Camellias thrive in containers under oak trees.
Just be sure to plant the trunk base above the soil line. Another great plant is Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'. It has rich yellow flowers in spring, which resemble a Lady Banks Rose, profuse and fluffy. The bright green stems and leaves form huge graceful arches that have the effect of refreshing the garden. This is a classic for cutting a single stem for ikebana.