🌺 Camellia
Camellia japonica
Camellias flower from late winter, in part shade and acid (ericaceous) soil. Plant in spring or September-October, sheltered from morning sun and cold winds.
The calendar at a glance
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When to plant camellias?
Plant camellias in March, April, September and October.
When to prune camellias?
Prune camellias in April and May.
When does camellias flower?
Flowering runs from February to April.
The tips that matter
- No lime ever: ericaceous compost at planting and rainwater for irrigation.
- Avoid an east-facing spot: buds thawing too fast in morning sun turn the flowers brown.
- Flower buds dropping means summer drought stress: mulch and water in August-September, when the buds form.
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