Camellia japonica not flowering

Sendmesun · May 2021

So after 4 years of tlc, west facing, no morning sun, dapled shade, ericaceous feeds in spring, plenty of water etc etc I have read that camellia japonica (mine is lady Campbell) just won't flower in Scotland and that I need to go for a camellia x Williamsii variety?

Such a shame as it is very healthy and about 3 foot tall . It only flowered when I bought it. Does anyone have success with Camellia japonicas in the northern parts of the country or should I just replace with a more tolerant Williamsii next spring?

I'd like a similar red flowering one - any recommendations? Current one has never had buds but neighbours have huge pink camellias. Lots of ericaceous plants do well here just not this one it seems.
Thanks
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luis_pr · June 2021

I am read that some japonicas have difficulty setting flower buds in Scotland but to confirm, is it not producing flower buds? Or is it producing flower buds that either fall down or brown out? Camellia sasanquas have fewer problems.

https://www.smallcitybigpersonality.co.uk/Growing-Beautiful-Camellias

https://www.glendoick.com/Camellias

Fairygirl · June 2021

Stick with williamsii. The japonicas need different requirements that we can't give them up here.

Sendmesun · June 2021

Yes that's right it never buds at all. I think I might get into Glendoick in time for next spring. Thanks for your replies.

Camellia japonica not flowering

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