In Spain, the Camellia is grown in the north, mainly in Galicia
(NW) finding adequate conditions for its culture: rain, fertile and acid soil.
Thus, camellia species, mainly C. japonica and C. sasanqua have
been thriving sometimes neglected and without needing greenhouse conditions.
Camellia was introduced in Spain in the 19th century from Portugal and northern Europe and was grown mostly at Pazos belonging to the Galician nobility, being this plant unaffordable for most people living in Spain.
The generalization of camellia culture took place in the middle
of the 20th century, when the fist camellia exhibits were held.
At present, Camellias can be seen growing almost at every garden in Galicia.