They shouldn't need fleecing unless you live somewhere like the north east of Scotland, where winters are very severe, and they benefit from a little extra shelter. It might be that the fleecing has trapped wet cold and caused the problem
However - that's fairly unimportant compared to your health. Please don't feel guilty about the one which was left to you either. It's a plant. It can be replaced far more easily than you can. I hope you can get your mobility improved - I'd be lost if I couldn't walk. Look after yourself. That's really all that matters. x
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank you . Kind of you to care . I’m doing my best to be more independent,frustrating but . So you think to replace is the way to go re. Camellia s then ? Actually you’re probably right , and of course he may well have left wet fleece on them , he did say to me , Ican only do gardening like the printer I am ,I’m not Alan Titchmarsh .!
Not at all @bcpathome. It must be very frustrating, and worrying, for you. Take it easy.
I don't know if that's the reason for the problem, but it could be a factor. They're always more difficult to get right in containers too. If wet fleece was then freezing too - that wouldn't help.
I've never fleeced any rhodos or camellias etc. The flowers can get done for, as I've mentioned, but it's just how it is. If I lived in the aforementioned drier east side, I might do it, but it's not suitable here. It's part of the reason I stopped growing Camellias, much as I like them. There are better plants for me -that earn their keep, especially when space is at a premium Maybe wait and see what happens - post some photos if you can, and maybe there's a chance they'll recover.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments and discussion. I was conscious after reading about Camellias that they don't like frost then thawing so I planted it in a fairly sheltered area along a north facing fence. They don't get any direct sunlight at the moment as it is shielded by the fence.
I suspect it was the very dry summer. I must remember to give it a good water during any dry spells.
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It might be that the fleecing has trapped wet cold and caused the problem
However - that's fairly unimportant compared to your health. Please don't feel guilty about the one which was left to you either. It's a plant. It can be replaced far more easily than you can.
I hope you can get your mobility improved - I'd be lost if I couldn't walk. Look after yourself. That's really all that matters. x
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't know if that's the reason for the problem, but it could be a factor. They're always more difficult to get right in containers too. If wet fleece was then freezing too - that wouldn't help.
I've never fleeced any rhodos or camellias etc. The flowers can get done for, as I've mentioned, but it's just how it is. If I lived in the aforementioned drier east side, I might do it, but it's not suitable here. It's part of the reason I stopped growing Camellias, much as I like them. There are better plants for me -that earn their keep, especially when space is at a premium
Maybe wait and see what happens - post some photos if you can, and maybe there's a chance they'll recover.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I suspect it was the very dry summer. I must remember to give it a good water during any dry spells.
Ed