Such joy you can’t imagine has this tiny shrub brought to me in 2026. I planted it exactly a year ago on my terrace in Florence, when I first arrived back with my Visa to stay a long time. I’ve babied it a bit through the year that followed, and has it rewarded me! It is still blooming its heart out!
get back, lauretta! 
Does this make you the lady of the camellias? Oo-er.
Ha ha Michael! I think so! I think it would be fun to be she for a while anyway. You always have a fresh take on my posts! Also, has there ever been a more photographed shrub? Ha ha!