My camellias were planted in February of this year. They look healthy but have sent up tall spires. May I safely cut these back now (August) to make the plant more shapely?
Here are some great tips on pruning camellias: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm
Should I add a tablespoon of lime to my soil when planting a camellia? or more? or none? I won one at a garden club. They told me they thought it is a Vernalis variety but couldn't read the label. I am thinking about planting it in a large pot temporarily. It is root bound now and not looking great. I will add black cow or compost to the potting soil (which is better). It has bare tips which are not dead. I want to shape it but think I should wait until Spring?? What type of fertilizer is best for the homeowner camellia garden .. one camellia plant. Tried to upload a picture but don't think it worked. Any ideas/suggestions you have to make this a beautiful plant will be appreciated.
This article will help with growing a Camellia.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
I found a seed pod on my Camellia plant. Will these pods, if germinated, grow a Camellia plant?
The important thing to know about these seeds is that you should not let them dry out before you plant. Also they should be soaked for 12 hours prior to planting. This article will help you further: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/growing-camellias-how-to-propagate-camellias.htm
I have some fert N 12.2, P 4.5, K 4.5 with S 6.2 how would that do for camellias??
That mix would do best for vegetative growth, with the added benefit of sulfur. I would suggest for flowering that you find something high in P (phosphorus) and K (potassium), as these will support the blooms during bloom season.
I dug up old diseased shrubs in front of our ranch style house. The area is always moist and does not get direct sun. It is shaded by the house, which faces north. What kind of new shrubs should I plant? I looked at Japanese yew, but I read that the plants and berries are toxic to animals and children. Will a camellia take the moisture and shade? what about ground cover? We have some mulch from the landfill that is ground up trees and limbs= I don't know if that is retaining the moisture too mych. Help, please
As a homeowner, I'm always concerned when someone posts that the soil next to the house is wet. If you don't have gutters or your downspouts don't carry water a sufficient distance from the house, that would explain the wetness. The other factor is whether the grade runs downward toward your house instead of away. Since I don't know where you live, I can't make specific plant recommendations. I suggest you look online at your state's "extension service". You will find suggestions for plants that do well in your area. Here is an article discussing wet shade. http://www.finegardening.com/solutions-wet-shady-sites
My Camellia bush has lots of green leaves but is not flowering. It is about 4 years old and has not flowered since planting. I have fed and treated as advised but no luck. Can you help?
This can happen because of either too much nitrogen, or not enough phosphorus and potassium. They tend to offset each other. Apply fertilizers high in potassium and phosphorus, and it should begin to bloom again. This link will give you more information for their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
Why are all the buds falling off my camilla
These can be sensitive to change. Unfortunately, they can drop off due to a number of reasons including over-watering, under-watering, underfertilization, over-heating, and cold weather. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-flowers-not-opening.htm