Outdoor Landscape and the
Camellia
Executive Summary about Camellia
Plant by Barbara Volkov
An outdoor
landscape can become lively with camellia shrubs. Besides having pretty flowers this
evergreen shrub has dark shiny green leaves that are very handsome even when
their flowers are not blooming.
Many
camellia varieties need to be planted in an area that gets filtered sun, but
the camellia sasanqua enjoys the full sun. You also need to protect them from
strong winds. They are beautiful on patios, in shaded corners and as hedges.
The colors of the camellia come in shades of
red, white, pink, or a combination of colors. If the flowers are cut from the
shrub they will last for quite awhile in a bowl of water.
Camellias
need a slightly acidic soil that is well drained. Once they become established
they are easy to maintain. The soil needs to be kept moist but not soggy.
Feeding should be done when their soil is moist and they need watering right after feeding.
Some
camellias that are winter-hardy will do very well as hedges. Some of the
camellia varieties include the Bob Hope which has deep red flowers; Misty Moon
has beautiful lavender pink flowers; Elizabeth Down Silver has blush pink
flowers that have a white border; Debutante has light pink blossoms and Yuletide has bright red blossoms that will
bloom during the holidays.
Camellias - Tips for
Successful Growth
Executive Summary about Camellia Plant by R. Lewis
Camellias
are easy to care for plants and they often thrive when grown in the garden or containers where
they are generally maintenance free.
It is
essential that after purchasing your plants you should move them in to their
final positions as soon as possible. If you cannot plant immediately, ensure
your plants are watered and kept moist.
As woodland
plants, Camellias enjoy a position in part or dappled shade making them the
ideal choice for planting under trees, shady spots or as part of a hedge.
Camellias
grow best in a soil that is neutral to slightly acidic, fertile, has good
drainage, retaining moisture during winter. Avoid planting in areas that waterlog regularly
and if planting on heavy soil you may wish to add some grit or bark to improve
drainage further.
After
planting you should water plants well to ensure that they develop strong roots
and establish well. Apply general fertiliser at intervals in the growing season and a light spring mulch of compost
or well-rotted manure will feed plants, help conserve water and keep roots
moist.
To ensure a
prolific flowering season you should ensure that plants receive sufficient
water and receive some protection from drying winds. You should also reduce
your application of fertilser towards the end of Summer and stop feeding
altogether at the end of July.
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