Camellia Sasanqua Hiryu

Maintenance

Regular tip pruning to maintain formal shape and encourage dense growth especially if hedging or topiarying.

Planting

The biggest danger to planting camellias is planting them too deep. They are shallow rooting and prefer a moist (not wet) fertile, well drained soil. Mulching is essential to prevent the shallow roots from drying out in hot weather Apply a six month slow release fertiliser in Spring and Autumn with camellia and azalea food.