There are two Debutantes off a stairwell at my parent's house that have been there since I can remember and are lovely right now. It is a beautiful Camellia. She has two 'High Fragrance' offset with two 'Kramer's Supreme' in a shady row along the back wall behind a lovely multitrunk Birch underplanted with Lilies, Dicentra, Heuchera, Hellebore, Azaleas, Fuschias, Ferns, and recently planted Lily of the Valley. I'm drawn to most flowering shrubs and Camellias are no exception. The shady portion of the front has a gorgeous red I couldn't identify, but she got it and several Nuccio's Gem from Nuccio's in Alta Dena when I was little. They have been gorgeous lately. We've been getting into Abutilon of late as well. They've done fantastically here. This is from the smallest 'High Fragrance' which indeed has a pleasant bouquet: Jay

Somewhere around 115 with too many set to arrive late this September. However, if the weather around here doesn't break and we get some rain relief soon, I am not sure how many I might lose that I already have. Five weeks with 1 one hour long rain shower and at the same time with temps from 90 to 100+ are not factors that are helping things. The driest and hottest August on record for NC this year. We are almost 10 inches down on the rainfall we should have had this year.

Nanadoll , I kinda wish I hadn't already planted . However spring here in Nashville lasts 2/3 weeks and then it gets so hot and rain is unpredictable. I wanted them planted while we had cooler temps and rain to help me get them established. :/ your boscobel photos are great !! Of course twilight zone as well , your photos are the reason I have it !! I am pleased with my section of twilight zone . I am nervous about the other side with the Savannah and boscobel. I think they are different enough I may be ok . you are correct that it's not permanent! I could swap earth angel for Savannah . Or I have the Huntington rose , st Cecilia , strawberry hill unplanted still . It would still go next to flamenco Rosita ..thoughts ?

The white mortar is definitely worth the upgrade. The overall look of a brick can change drastically based on the mortar color. Personally, I would prefer the white windows with those choices. We have Andersen 400s in white, and it is not a stark white. Good luck with your build!