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- Q.Camellia Leaves - Hello! I have a 20 year old camellia that has been healthy and flowering. Recently, some of the leaves are totally ...
- Q.How Large Do Camellia Bushes Grow – How Far Apart Should I Plant Them –thx - I have just rec'd three Camellia plants - how far apart should I plant them and how far from the ...
- Q.Our Camelias Are So Old They Are Trees. One Is Very Close To The House. Will The Roots Start Pushing Up The Foundation? And How Ca - n we save her from being destroyed? All of our camelias are trees, this one in particular is the only ...
- Q.Will The Deer Feed On The Camellia Shrub - I live in North Carolina and have a problem with deer eating our rose bushes. I like the look of the ...
- Q.I Want To Plant Flowers In My Yard. The Area Faces Northeast. Soil Is Decomposed Granite - What and how do I plant Want camellias, azaleas, lilacs, maybe ferns???? Also hot hot in summer Is it possible
- Q.Can I Graft To Different Colors Of Camilla On To A Tall Camellia Tree? - I have a camellia tree that is close to 20 feet tree, it has pink blooms and I would like ...
- Q.Camellia Changing Color - I was given a healthy, young camellia plant three winters ago. Its blossoms were white, sometimes tinged with pink. Its ...
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Anonymous on
November 3, 2020Q.Camellia Leaves
Hello! I have a 20 year old camellia that has been healthy and flowering. Recently, some of the leaves are totally brown, not yellow. Buds are not yet open. I have not fertilized it and not over watered. What do you think? I have heard of blight on camellias but I thought that was only on the blooms.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It sounds as though there might be some sun scald involved. Perhaps you've had hotter temperatures this summer? Another possibility is that the soil has become compacted over the years; you may need to do some soil amending. Your bush may also may be needing some fertilizing. The American Camellia Society recommends a low nitrogen fertilizer in early May and the end of July. Your local garden center can guide you with this.
Finally, your camellia may have some kind of insect infestation. I'm sending you a link to this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm because it contains excellent information on how to treat plants with scale problems.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-fertilizer-info.htm
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- Asked by
reneemsy on
November 10, 2020
39525Q.How Large Do Camellia Bushes Grow – How Far Apart Should I Plant Them –thx
I have just rec'd three Camellia plants - how far apart should I plant them and how far from the outside wall of the house to ensure room for growth?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Generally, you want to make sure that there is a couple of feet of space between shrubs when planting. Whatever is the mature width of the cultivar that you have, aim for giving it 2 extra feet more than that between each plant.
You can find information about the mature height of your specific cultivar on the tag, or with an online search.
Here is an article that will help you with their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
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laura68g on
December 29, 2020
Grants Pass, Oregon 97527Q.Our Camelias Are So Old They Are Trees. One Is Very Close To The House. Will The Roots Start Pushing Up The Foundation? And How Ca
n we save her from being destroyed? All of our camelias are trees, this one in particular is the only one of its kind on our property. The blooms are red and are bell or funnel shaped looking a little bit like a lily. The tree is at least 50 years old so I don't want it to be chopped down if not necessary.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 29, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Depending on how close it is, then it is possible that it will damage your foundation. If it is more than 1 or 2 feet away from your foundation, then there should be no issue. If it is closer than that, then it could definitely do some damage. The problem becomes the roots closest to the trunk, which can get larger than roots further away.
You could take a cutting and root it. This would give you a second plant, that is just like the one that it comes from. This way, if you do end up losing your older specimen, you have a replacement.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/root-stimulating-hormone.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/honey-root-hormone.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
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January 18, 2021Q.Will The Deer Feed On The Camellia Shrub
I live in North Carolina and have a problem with deer eating our rose bushes. I like the look of the camellia shrub for a replacement. The bed faces east and gets morning sun, up to about noon. I welcome your feed back.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 19, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Although deer have been known to munch on a camellia, it's certainly not their favorite. I think you'd be safe to plant one, especially if they have other more appetizing treats nearby. Here's an article you may enjoy:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
January 23, 2021Q.I Want To Plant Flowers In My Yard. The Area Faces Northeast. Soil Is Decomposed Granite
What and how do I plant Want camellias, azaleas, lilacs, maybe ferns???? Also hot hot in summer Is it possible
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.If your planting medium is only decomposed granite, you'll need to amend it. This article will tell you what you'll need to make it viable for planting:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htmHere are links to articles about the plants you describe. The ferns need a shady area to thrive. The lilac must be specific to warm regions; don't worry there are plenty to choose from. The camellia and azalea need a shady to part shade location and they need acidic soil. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
Here's an article about growing flowers in full sun, and one about growing bulb plants in hot areas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm
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March 22, 2021Q.Can I Graft To Different Colors Of Camilla On To A Tall Camellia Tree?
I have a camellia tree that is close to 20 feet tree, it has pink blooms and I would like to graft a white floored camellia tree to the bottom limbs. When I get done the tree will have on most of the tree pink flowers and I would like to put on the lembs closest to the ground white flowers.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can always give it a whirl. Here are grafting instructions:
http://www.atlanticcoastcamelliasociety.org/NCCS%20Journals/NCCS-4801.pdf
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March 23, 2021Q.Camellia Changing Color
I was given a healthy, young camellia plant three winters ago. Its blossoms were white, sometimes tinged with pink. Its second spring after planting, it produced no blooms (lack of watering on my part, the previous summer). This winter it bore lots and lots of fat, healthy buds. But they are now blooming pink! Completely, all the way pink. No more white flowers like in the beginning. What happened? Is it possible to change the blossom color back to white by altering the soil composition?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It probably reverted back to a selection in its genetics, since it had two colors previously. If that is the case, it probably won't revert back. It also could be a "sport," which is a genetic mutation. That is how lots of new cultivars are discovered. Those are usually not the whole shrub but a branch or two.
The stress of the low water the previous winter could have initiated the change. Temperature, nutrition, and pH also can affect flower color. Camelias do prefer acidic soil (5.0 to 6.5) and, they do perform poorly in alkaline soil. You can test your soil and see if it is more alkaline, and if it is, it wouldn't hurt to lower the pH and see if it affects your plant color.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep002
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-fertilizer-info.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
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