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Potting up a Camellia

thefostersthefosters Posts: 78
in Problem solving
Last year I bought a small camellia at my local supermarket. It was in bloom and flowered well again this year. Its only about 60cms tall and I need to move it. I would like to grow it on in a container and I wondered because of its age and size could I move it soon.

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  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    It's fine to dig up and plant into a pot. Camellia roots are not normally big and deep.
  • thefostersthefosters Posts: 78
    That's reassuring. I have a large pot where it will remain for many years.
    Thank you.
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Don't forget it will need ericaceous compost :)
  • thefostersthefosters Posts: 78
    Well remembered, thanks for that.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Most importantly - it'll need a soil based medium, not just compost. 
    Anything in a pot needs more attention - especially shrubs, and especially in dry weather. Late summer is very important for Camellias and rhodos etc , as that's when they form their new flower buds. Don't let it get dried out at that time.  :) 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • thefostersthefosters Posts: 78
    Thanks for the additional advice. It would be lovely to have a dry late summer here in Scotland. We can but dream.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Ah - yes, we're no strangers to the moist summer [ ;)] but in a pot, it will be totally dependent on you to retain enough of the damp stuff. 
    Rainwater doesn't always penetrate well enough through the canopy of leathery foliage, even when it's quite consistent, so keep an eye on it   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • thefostersthefosters Posts: 78
    I will don't worry. The plant is small but the soft pink flowers were lovely.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They're fairly slow growing, but nice when in flower. Good luck with it   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • thefostersthefosters Posts: 78
    It looks lost where it is so I am hoping the move will be successful.
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