Welcome to Over50sForum! The site for people over 50 to chat, make friends, discuss, share, and generally be part of something that's fun and friendly :)
Hi Mups and LD,
I have had mine now for about 4 years and do you know it is still the same size as when I got it about 36ins high.. I am hoping this year now that I have transplanted it into a planter 24/24 and 30ins deep that I may see more growth so next year I may have a bigger plant with more flowers.I may also buy another because I think it is getting lonely just flowering all by itself this time of year..
Hi Mups and LD,
I have had mine now for about 4 years and do you know it is still the same size as when I got it about 36ins high.. I am hoping this year now that I have transplanted it into a planter 24/24 and 30ins deep that I may see more growth so next year I may have a bigger plant with more flowers.I may also buy another because I think it is getting lonely just flowering all by itself this time of year..
That's odd it hasn't grown Bigfella Are you are using ericaceous food and compost ?
Hi Mups and LD,
I have had mine now for about 4 years and do you know it is still the same size as when I got it about 36ins high.. I am hoping this year now that I have transplanted it into a planter 24/24 and 30ins deep that I may see more growth so next year I may have a bigger plant with more flowers.I may also buy another because I think it is getting lonely just flowering all by itself this time of year..
I think Camelias in pots grow very slowly. My neighbour has a couple which must be ten feet tall and the same wide but they are planted in the ground.
I was thinking of taking some cuttings from his as they are really nice colours but as I will be planting them in containers, I'm not sure it's worth it. Probably better to just buy new plants.
Having just seen this question asked on another thread , I thought i would share this , On Gardeners World Monty Don said after flowering be sure to water and feed through the summer Months because if you dont the Buds will drop and you wont gt a good display the following year .
So i fed and watered mine every two weeks when i remembered during summer ,
Im more than pleased with the results of the effort i put in last year .
They are in full flower now , i planted a white one next to the red , the white does show up rain damage more than the red ,