camellia plant

Question

Hello,
I purchased a camellia plant a couple of months ago. It is about 6 inches. In the 2 months it has not grown or formed new leaves. The plant seems healthy, the leaves are green. Is this a slow growing plant? How long until it will start to produce flowers? Thank you

Answer 1

Many deciduous shrubs reach maturity in three years, but camellias are broadleaf evergreens which grow slowly. And a 6 inch plant is very small to start with.

Check on your growing conditions here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm ,
and here's an article that may help in case the plant doesn't produce flowers next spring:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellias-wont-bloom.htm