camellia drainage

Amending Clay Soil for Camellias: A Practical Guide That Saved My Plants

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Amending Clay Soil for Camellias: A Practical Guide That Saved My Plants

The first time I tried growing camellias in clay soil, I nearly gave up on the whole endeavor. My beloved ‘Professor Charles S. Sargent’ — a rich crimson double japonica I’d been coveting for years — sat sulking in a waterlogged bed for two full seasons before I finally admitted the problem wasn’t the plant. … Read more

Root Rot in Camellias: Signs, Causes, and How to Save Your Plant

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Root Rot in Camellias: Signs, Causes, and How to Save Your Plant

I almost lost my ‘Nuccio’s Gem’ to camellia root rot — and I didn’t even know it was happening until the damage was done. That’s the cruel thing about this disease. By the time you notice something is wrong above ground, the roots have often been struggling for weeks, sometimes months. I’ve been growing camellias … Read more