For several years, I have been dealing with a common problem that specifically affects camellias called camellia flower blight and caused by the fungus Ciborinia camelliae. In the spring when the ...
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. My 10-year-old camellia makes profuse buds but never blooms. What could ...
Q: I planted a camellia from a 24-inch container last winter. The soil was well prepared and the plant irrigated by a sprinkler in the bed. I also gave it supplemental water from time to time on no ...
Camellias come in two groups that flower at different times, so when choosing one, consider when you’d like the flowers to appear. Camellia sasanqua cultivars flower in autumn and winter, while ...
Q: I’ve heard that the Camellia used to make tea is hardy here and blooms in fall. Are there other hardy Camellias that flower in autumn? Cherished for its lovely flowers, Camellia sasanqua is a ...