With their stunning blooms and glossy green leaves, camellias never go out of style. Imagine stepping into your garden and being greeted by a cascade of vibrant pinks, reds, and whites, throughout the cooler months when there is very little else in bloom.
These tough, versatile plants can be used to create striking hedges, stunning focal points, or elegant potted displays promising a stunning display year after year.
Camellias grow in most parts of the country except the hot tropics and inland areas.
When planting, choose a partially shaded spot where the soil is well-drained and incorporate compost and aged cow manure to get them off to a good start.
Camellias prefer slightly acidic soil. If yours is alkaline, consider growing them in containers filled with Rocky Point’s Coco Pro Potting Mix which has the perfect pH for their needs. Fertilise every spring with Rocky Point ActivGrow Fertiliser Pellets, water well in dry times and maintain a cover of The Garden Family Sugar Cane Mulch around their roots to conserve moisture.
With camellias in bloom now, now is the best time to choose your favourite colours at your local garden centre.
Don’t forget, that kids can help with planting and watering, and you can create a family photo journal to document the growth and blooming of your camellias over time.
