Kathrin and Walter List have been camellia fans for over 25 years. It all started with a houseplant, which they quickly "killed" in the living room. They needed more space, cooler temperatures and fresh air. The couple built a two-storey greenhouse on their own, including heating and an irrigation system - no problem for the qualified engineers.
The camellia lovers now own 120 plants, some of which are over 2.50 meters tall. The 67-year-olds know of no one else in Germany who privately maintains a greenhouse of this size with so many camellias.
They enjoy discussing their hobby with other gardeners and also open their garden doors to interested visitors. What fascinates the couple about camellias? The evergreen camellia blooms twice a year - in spring and autumn - and thus provides many colorful splashes of color in the garden.
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