Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Camellia Growing, Propagating and Enjoying, 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Judy--
Since my "Bob Hope" camellia is all new growth (over 4'-5' tall now) I know i will not have too many blooms this year.
I did see some bloom buds near the base of the shrub--probably on older growths.

I sure hope that me cutting it, totally, back last Spring will solve the leaf problems i was having.

Did the cutting back on advice of my "Camellia Guru"--Mike Quinn in GA.
It looks healthy! The leaves are deep green and shiny. Will, probably, prune it back a bit in early summer to bush it out a bit.

Gita

Here! I just took a picture of it. A bit dark--as it is getting dark outside....