Our Camelia tree is a lovely big one BUT! the flower buds come and get no further they just fall off Has anyone a solution or answers to this problem
gabbysnana,
Oct 17, 4:44am
I have the same problem, i think its too many flowers and the bushes cant cope, i fertilize mine and get masses of flowers but they fall off, the trees are about 20 years old.
choicerrr,
Oct 17, 6:40am
hair cut back and dress with lost of potash.
oh_hunnihunni,
Oct 17, 6:48am
Yup. Prune to open up - a sparrow should be able to fly through. The air movement will help keep bugs away. And I agree, feed with camellia food, next season will be better.
books4nz,
Aug 29, 1:09pm
Is it petal blight? I think my trees have this.
'The term "petal blight" strikes fear in the most intrepid camellia gardener. A highly contagious fungus, petal blight strikes the plant in full bloom, turning flower petals brown and shriveling buds to brown, mushy ovals. The buds decay and drop off the plant. Prevent the occurrence or the spread of existing petal blight by practicing meticulous hygiene around the plants. Pick up any spent blooms immediately, and dispose of any disfigured buds or blooms by picking them off the plant as they appear. Disinfect your garden shears with a weak bleach solution whenever you prune your camellias if you find evidence of petal blight in your garden.'
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