Camellia
Camellia japonica
An ornamental plant, planted March to May or September to November.
In September: nothing to do. It can be planted now.
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Camellia, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant a pot-grown camellia. | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Feed the camellia. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Mulch the camellia. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Planting
Plant a pot-grown camellia March to May, and September to November, 3 to 5m apart. Moderate source: RHS.
Feed the camellia
Use an ericaceous fertiliser, made for acid-loving plants.
Usually March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
Mulch the camellia
Use good-quality bark; it gives the plant a boost and conditions the soil.
Usually March to May. Moderate source: Gardeners’ World.
What the source words mean
Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
What not to do
Don’t feed after July
Give camellias no feed after the end of July.
Moderate source: RHS.
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