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Potted Camellias?
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Posted by florcitas 7 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 1, 08 at 9:21
| I bought a beautiful Camellia in Alabama last fall and I've kept it in indoors by a sunny window all winter. It did very well and I now want to take it outdoors, but I don't know whether it would survive the winter if I plant it in the garden. Will it bloom if I keep it potted? Any suggestions? |
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RE: Potted Camellias?
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| Does it have a name? Some varieties are hardier than others. Also, where are you located? |
RE: Potted Camellias?
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| Likely if it is a C japonica, it will. Most C. japonica can stand frost and light snow. unless it is a hybrid bred from the C. species from Vietnam or very south of China. |
RE: Potted Camellias?
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Yes, many people grow potted camellias in zones where they cannot be left outside during Winter. They stay inside during winter but come out during warmer months.
In general, plants with more access to the sun will flower more. So bring the camellia outside to a location that provides shade in the afternoon.
With some of my shade loving plants, I bring them outside "slowly". That means I choose a temporary location where they get just a few (1-2) hours of sun only. After 1-2 weeks, I move them out to their 'real' outside location until Winter, when I bring them indoords again.
Do not panic if the leaves show some sunscald at first. If the location provides morning sun only (3-4 hours) in the summer, this should be temporary.
Luis |
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