Oh David K that camellia is gorgeous - you have green fingers - no doubt about it. What and when do you feed your plant? We have four established camellias dating back to late 1890's which just flower year on year with no extra care from us - but they are not as tidy as your plant.
GD - Thank you....I have this philosophy about gardening, I feel that too much TLC results in weaker plants that are prone to pests & disease.
Therefore perhaps it will be no surprise when I tell you that in all of its 20 years, my camellia has never been fed. Having said that, I do make sure that the soil doesn't dry-out during the late summer when the following season's buds are setting......if this is neglected, there is a risk of bud-drop when they start to flower.
Of course, the above doesn't say that I choose the planting position & soil type very carefully.
Looking great. Right plant right place David. It's still the best advice.
Camellias grow readily here as the conditions suit them. I don't think I ever fed mine in previous gardens either, apart from when they were first planted. They get battered by the elements all too often though, just when they flower, so I haven't put any in this new garden.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Yes indeed, FG.....I would just say that camellias grown in pots will need more attention paid to feeding and watering, which would include a feed of ericaceous fertilizer after flowering.......don't feed in the autumn as the resultant new growth may result in frost damage.
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Oh David K that camellia is gorgeous - you have green fingers - no doubt about it. What and when do you feed your plant? We have four established camellias dating back to late 1890's which just flower year on year with no extra care from us - but they are not as tidy as your plant.
GD - Thank you....I have this philosophy about gardening, I feel that too much TLC results in weaker plants that are prone to pests & disease.
Therefore perhaps it will be no surprise when I tell you that in all of its 20 years, my camellia has never been fed. Having said that, I do make sure that the soil doesn't dry-out during the late summer when the following season's buds are setting......if this is neglected, there is a risk of bud-drop when they start to flower.
Of course, the above doesn't say that I choose the planting position & soil type very carefully.
Looking great. Right plant right place David. It's still the best advice.
Camellias grow readily here as the conditions suit them. I don't think I ever fed mine in previous gardens either, apart from when they were first planted. They get battered by the elements all too often though, just when they flower, so I haven't put any in this new garden.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Yes indeed, FG.....I would just say that camellias grown in pots will need more attention paid to feeding and watering, which would include a feed of ericaceous fertilizer after flowering.......don't feed in the autumn as the resultant new growth may result in frost damage.
Some real progress on some of your gardens, I feel mine is still stuck in winter! Must make an effort to get more spring bulbs going on for next year.
Forsythia is showing well:
I have a forsythia too
Chicken chaser, your garden looks very nice with all the different shades
Camellias my oh my, nice.
Chicken, nice forsythia, a great plant when allowed to grow naturally.
Tulip tarda, along with praestans fusilier the last species tulips to bloom here.
Thanks colour in foliage is something I tend to focus on rather than flowers alone.
Your forsythia looks well shaped compared to mine!
I give it a trim every so often and cut any new shoots at the bottom, I love seeing the flowers opening every year, they brighten the garden up