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Camellia Debbie
northchiel
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"Debbie" is just about to bloom, and What To Do Now advises " Feed rhodos, azaleas and camellias. Does this apply only to later blooming varieties? I thought plants should be fed before or after flowering. HELP,
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Many thanks, Verdun! Granular feed it will be. It is a young specimen growing in a pot
But I'll try laying on a mulch.
I am gardening in a new garden. Soil has tested alkaline. Although the gardens near me are growing camellias I think that they will not do well on alkaline soil. I have been given two camellias as presents so think they may be better in pots.or shall I try planting them and feeding with specific fertiliser. There is already a large camillia in the garden which is flowering but the leaves are yellowing. Any advice would be helpful.
many thanks Verdun, will try Epsom salts!! Perhaps I will try one in the soil and one in a pot.
Good luck with the camellia in a pot. The success rate is high. Just one little piece of advice from a non-expert. NEVER let the compost dry out. Keep it lightly moist at all times.