Transplanting Camellias
Blaircam wrote:
I think rainman's advice is pretty good but we tried to transplant about 5
camellias awhile ago.
Only 1 survived but it was never the same again...
Good luck
B
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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.
To transplant camelias, keep the season in mind, think of where these came from (they like a shaded place with water running past them like a slope on side of hill) or at least have water regularly. Because of these conditions a south facing wall perhaps not under any eaves (theyve been designed to keep water of the walls and foundations of house)Take a complete rootball and try not to damage the roots. Also note the way the plant was facing the sun and keep it that way if possible. Under shade or full sun depending on the species....I even transplanted some daphnies this way. It worked fine. But a virus got it as it was about to bloom. That can happen anytime. Also make sure theyre healthy to start with as it may not be worth while starting with a sick plant, unless thats the reason to transplant it....Then you take your chances....
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