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shirleyd Starkville, MS Mar 16, 2010

Can someone tell me when to prune camellias? and when to fertilize them? I am not talking about the fall-blooming type---but the winter blooming variety. I live in zone 7b in Mississippi. I have had very few blooms on mine----so, I need advice.

Shirleyd

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PamelaQ Navarre, FL(Zone 8b) Mar 17, 2010

Hi Shirleyd,

I read that it is best to wait until your camellia is through blooming to prune. As for fertilizing, this is what I also read:

'Many homeowners over-fertilize their camellias. Its best to not fertilize the first growing season or to apply a light application of cotton seed meal or a slow release fertilizer. Over fertilization in future years will result in a loose open growth habit that spoils the natural compact appearance of camellias. Apply 8 to 16 ounces of cotton seed meal per plant.'

I hope this helps!
Pam

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shirleyd Starkville, MS Mar 17, 2010

PamelaQ Thanks so much for your advice

Shirleyd

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