The annual Tidewater Camellia Show and Sale takes place February 23, 2019, in the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.

More than 1,000 blooms will be evaluated by American Camellia Society judges. Expert growers will be on hand to answer camellia questions. Admission is free.

Camellia Plant sales and displays are open from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. (the plant sale may end earlier if sold out). Judged blooms will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m.

(Photo courtesy of Tidewater Camellia Society)