Camellia from seed??

Is this possible?? Have you ever tried Camellia form seed? Do they need soaking? Do they need nicking/filing? I have several, and I know the plant is a slow grower but I'm not sure about the seed starting.

Soak them for 24 hours and sow in torf or ph under 7 soil.
Put them outside,they need some cold temps for germination. Never let dry them out. In summer keep them as cold as possible shadow or inside. It will take three to 6 months for germination. I never sowed out but a friend told me.

Good Luck!

Thanks Ludger! Will do!

Molly - my dd father in law that died last year raised many from seed. I think you will find they may be like brugs tho and not come true to the Momma. So you may get a surprise!! Good luck!

Ahhh I love surprises!! That would be fine with me. Actually the mother plant to these seeds is a very old plant. At least 32 years old! This is the first seeds my mother has ever seen on it!! I just hope I get it to sprout and grow...This is the same plant me and my daddy planted when we first moved into our house. I was only 5! Although he has already passed away, this would be a very special plant to me :)

Wow, I wish you very much luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have such a remembering with an Cherry tree, it is more worth than silver and gold.

If you want to be sure you have the same plant,try to root some cuttings.

O I have thought that too. Just waiting on the right time to take the cuttings.

I would take some now, and also the new growth after the blooms are gone. Try them at all different times! I know that right now is the best time for grafting them.

Both will work !

I am suppose to go up there this weekend, So I will take some cuttings then. Thanks ya'll!

I wonder how long it will take to make root from cutting also where to find the seeds LOL.