On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:44:21 +1000, "Geoff & Heather" wrote:

Has anyone had any success transplanting camellias ? We are in the Hunter
valley and have a three year old plant we want to move - any suggestions?

I'm assuming the plant was planted 3 years ago and is not just 3 years old. It would have been 3-4
years old in a 200mm bucket when sold,

Wait until early July.

Apply Seasol 3 weeks before the move then again about 5 days before. Dig a big hole and try to get
as much or the roots as you can. Slip something like hessian or plastic under the rootball, lift it
out using the hessian or plastic to stop the rootball falling apart and replant into some good soil.
I like to use Camellia and Azalea potting mix, even though it is designed for potted plants. It is
great in the garden.

Apply Seasol again and all should be well.

In September give it a little cow manure and some blood and bone.