{"id":2826,"date":"2023-10-13T12:45:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=2826"},"modified":"2023-10-13T12:46:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:46:13","slug":"how-to-grow-camellia-japonica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/how-to-grow-camellia-japonica\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Grow Camellia Japonica?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve never grown camellia before and you want to find out how to grow camellia japonica, you are in for a real treat!<\/p>\n

This plant is a great addition to your garden, with its glossy foliage and beautiful flowers. As long as you stick to its favourite growing conditions, you can enjoy this lovely plant for years to come.<\/p>\n

How To Grow Camellia Japonica<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

These beautiful plants should grow quite happily in your garden, but you will need to bear a few things in mind to keep them at their happiest:<\/p>\n

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  1. They grow best in the shade, so planting them in shadier areas of your garden is ideal for both the plant and for you.<\/li>\n
  2. Acidic soil is needed – camellia like to grow in a pH of around 6-6.5. If you do not have acid soil then you may have to consider growing them in pots.<\/li>\n
  3. The soil must be well draining, or the plants\u2019 roots will rot. The soil must be kept moist, however, but the water must be allowed to drain away.<\/li>\n
  4. Camellia need a sheltered spot – high winds and too much exposure will cause extensive damage to the flowers.<\/li>\n
  5. They like to have sun in the morning, then a dappled light for the rest of the day, so watch where you plant them in your garden.<\/li>\n
  6. They should be planted in the Autumn, so that the roots have time to really get established before the spring growing season.<\/li>\n
  7. Any dead or spent flowers should be removed from the plant – deadheading will not necessarily encourage new flowers, but it will definitely make the plant look nicer.<\/li>\n
  8. Camellia will need to be well watered during the summer, to help them form next year\u2019s flower buds.<\/li>\n
  9. Rain water is the best water to use – these plants don\u2019t like hard water, particularly if there is a high amount of calcium deposits.<\/li>\n
  10. Mulch around the plant with organic material in the spring, to give a boost of nutrients just when the plant needs it.<\/li>\n
  11. You will need to cover or mulch your plant in the winter, as frost and snow can damage them. Otherwise, they are actually quite hardy!<\/li>\n
  12. Camellia are pretty easy to propagate from cuttings – waiting for seeds can take years and is not as good a method.<\/li>\n
  13. Give them a prune every few years in the late spring, by thinning out the twiggy branches and allowing sunlight to reach the centre.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This detailed article<\/a> will tell you just about everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

    Is Camellia Japonica Easy To Grow?<\/h2>\n

    These plants do have a little bit of a reputation, possibly because their flowers look so delicate and beautiful.<\/p>\n

    However, despite this, they are fantastically easy to grow! As long as you give them the right conditions, they will reward you.<\/p>\n