[header] How to care for camellias [title] Plant in light shade. [step] This is a golden rule. Camellias do best in light shade that protects them from hot afternoon sun.
[header] How to care for camellias [title] Plant in light shade. [step] This is a golden rule. Camellias do best in light shade that protects them from hot afternoon sun.
This doesn't mean that they need total shade, just enough so that they don't bake in the sun. [substeps] As a camellia grows, it can tolerate more sun. Here are some other things to keep in mind when you're growing camellias : [substeps] Choose a plant that has been standing for many weeks or years. Camellias do well in partial shade, which makes them a good choice for windy regions that are prone to hail. Camellias can stay out of direct sunlight for the year, about 36 to 48 hours. [substeps] Camellias are pretty heavy for their size, so they tend to slow down in the summer. Camellias need high sun in order to grow well, and early shade makes the blossoms shear and appear split in half. [title] Pollinate camellias in the fall.