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- Q.Wondering Which Camellia Is Best For Tallest Eventual Height And Relative Fast Growth. - We have a gap in shadowed part on the edge of our garden. I would like to add a camellia ...
- Q.My Camellia Hasn’t Grown? It Looks Unhealthy. - It gets morning sun from until about 1 or 2 in the afternoon. I use a drip system and usually ...
- Q.Can I Prune A Camelia Bush Into A Standard Tree Shape? - I want to be able to clear lower foliage in order to grow some spring bulbs underneath. I have done ...
- Q.My Camellia Plants Lost A Lot Of Leaves. How Do I Encourage The Plant To Gain Foliage And Become Thick And Healthy? - I removed two feet of soil before transplanting and used acidify to increase acidity of soil.
- Q.Camellia Flowers - Why do the beautiful blooms on my camellia turn brown?
- Q.I Have A Camellia Which Doesn’t Bloom - I have a camellia which looks really healthy but hasn’t bloomed from being planted 3 yrs ago. What would the ...
- Q.I Have A Camelia In A Pot (repotted Two Years Ago) That Is Flowering, But Losing Its Leaves. It Looks Healthy Apart From Leaf Loss - . I have a neighbour with a Camelia planted in the ground (clay soil). Could I plant mine into the ...
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March 18, 2020Q.Wondering which camellia is best for tallest eventual height and relative fast growth.
We have a gap in shadowed part on the edge of our garden. I would like to add a camellia for early blooms. I want it to be very tall and bushy eventually. Which camellia is best for a good height and width and doesn’t take too long to do so? Ideally we’d have a full red bloom. Thank you.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.A little research suggests that the tallest camellia trees are Wild Camellias, which can grow up to 50-60 feet, or the Camellia Japonica Hybrids and Camellia Reticulata Hybrids. As far as fast-growing trees, the Sasanqua camellia may be fastest, but only grows 5-7 feet tall.
Here's an article all about camellias: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
jodistrickland19 on
March 29, 2020
78801Q.My Camellia Hasn’t Grown? It Looks Unhealthy.
It gets morning sun from until about 1 or 2 in the afternoon. I use a drip system and usually let it run for 2 hours, once or twice a week. In the summer it runs probably every other day. Maybe it’s to much water? I can’t seem to diagnose it properly.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 31, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These are notorious for being a little picky unless they are planted perfectly! Usually, most problems will stem from pH issues. Many times it will drift upward, resulting in an alkaline soil that will not support growth for these plants.
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
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April 2, 2020Q.Can I prune a camelia bush into a standard tree shape?
I want to be able to clear lower foliage in order to grow some spring bulbs underneath. I have done this with my red robin with success. Would a camelia trunk be strong enough? Many thanks.
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GKH_Susan on
April 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It would probably do just fine with that kind of pruning. You may have to keep it pruned up every year to maintain the tree shape.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/what-is-a-standard-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
April 4, 2020Q.My camellia plants lost a lot of leaves. How do I encourage the plant to gain foliage and become thick and healthy?
I removed two feet of soil before transplanting and used acidify to increase acidity of soil.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Transplanting any plant can cause it to drop leaves. Baby it while it recovers and make sure it is getting the proper cultural needs. A light pruning normally would enourage growth, but since you moved it, I would wait.
Here's an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
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Anonymous on
April 7, 2020Q.Camellia flowers
Why do the beautiful blooms on my camellia turn brown?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You may need to use a fungicide. Here's a great article about camellia problems:
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April 12, 2020
northern IrelandQ.I Have A Camellia Which Doesn’t Bloom
I have a camellia which looks really healthy but hasn’t bloomed from being planted 3 yrs ago. What would the problem be? Thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellias-wont-bloom.htm
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April 14, 2020Q.I have a Camelia in a pot (repotted two years ago) that is flowering, but losing its leaves. It looks healthy apart from leaf loss
. I have a neighbour with a Camelia planted in the ground (clay soil). Could I plant mine into the ground too.? I have tried to keep my plant watered and fed
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can certainly transplant it to the garden.
I'm not sure if you're seeing spots on the leaves or if they're turning colors. The plant may be overwatered, not enough drainage or even under attack from pests. Here are a couple articles that may help you get to the bottom of the leaves dropping:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-leaf-gall-disease.htmAnd here's some info about transplanting it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-transplanting-tips.htm
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