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Camelia Bush

Ken carterKen carter Posts: 19
in Problem solving
Can I move my Camelia Bush and plant in a new position, Thanks Ken.

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    It depends on how big and old it is.
    Can you post a pic and I'm sure we'll be able to help

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Ken carterKen carter Posts: 19
    Hi Pete8  well I have had it 3 years it is in  shade most of the summer and is just 3 feet tall,not sure the variety now but would like it to be much larger and have loads of flowers.
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    That should be ok then Ken.
    Dig around it so that you can move it with as much root ball as possible.
    The root ball should ideally be the same diameter as the plant. So if the plant is 3ft wide then try and move it with a 3ft diameter root ball - if that's feasible.
    Bear in mind that it's the really thin roots that are most important - they're the ones that take up water and nutrients.
    The big roots keep the plant stable.
    If possible wait until then end of the month or a bit later.

    When re-planting try and avoid planting it so that it gets the morning sun (so not east facing) as frosts on the flower buds followed by sun can damage the flowers.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Arthur1Arthur1 Posts: 542
    I've moved camellias that size successfully. October is a good month to move evergreens. Remember it will need watering in after moving, and regular irrigation next year.
  • Ken carterKen carter Posts: 19
    Thanks for your comments,another thought would it be okay then to plant it in a very large pot so I could move it about  depending on the weather during the winter months,? the plant is 3 feet in Height and about 12 inches in width
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    edited October 2022
    Yes you could.
    Camellias prefer an acidic soil, so use an ericaceous compost - ideally a John Innes based ericaceous compost.
    It can be quite claggy on its own, so add about 20% by volume of grit to aid drainage and use pot feet or something similar to keep the pot raised off the ground to prevent waterlogging over winter

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Ken carterKen carter Posts: 19
    Jolly good Many Thanks. Ken.
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