Camellia care guide
Camellia japonica
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3d
Water
🌿
90d
Feed
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200-400cm
Height
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H5
Hardy
About Camellia
Camellias are beloved evergreen shrubs, celebrated for their exquisite flowers that bloom in late winter and spring, bringing much-needed colour to UK gardens. They thrive in the UK's acidic soils and cooler, moist conditions, making them a popular choice for sheltered borders and woodland gardens. Protection from harsh morning sun and strong winds is key to their success.
Outdoor garden plant. Shrub. Typically flowers around Feb, Mar, Apr.
How to care for Camellia
💧 Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells and when buds are forming. Use rainwater if possible, as tap water can be too alkaline.
🌿 Feeding
Feed in spring after flowering with an ericaceous fertiliser. Avoid feeding after mid-summer to prevent soft growth susceptible to frost.
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