In addition to resembling roses, camellia flowers can be shaped like anemones or peonies. The blooms can be single, double, and semi-double, and come in red, pink, white, or a mix of these colors.

Interestingly, the meanings associated with the camellia flower are as varied as its colors, ranging from red, pink, and white to variegated patterns. In the Victorian era, camellias were a ...