Camellia Didn’t Flower This Year

Question From: 
Pamela Forehan in  Kings Park,  melbourne VIC

 

Nature of problem: 
sasanqua camellia didn’t flower at all this year. even though it was covered in flowers when purchased the year before.

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
sasanqua camellia “Yuletide”

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
plnat hs plenty of new growth and otherwise healthy.

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
clay plus a bucket of compost added when planting.

 

How often do you water the plant:
once or twice a week in summer. when required in cooler months.

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
plant facing easterly dierction. perhaps 5 hrs morning sunlight.

 

What type of plant is it:
plant looks otherwise healthy. just no flowers thiis year despite being covered in flowers when purchased.

 

How long since you planted it:
16 mths

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
camellia food as instructed on pack.

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors in sheltered position.

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
in the ground.

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
dynamic lifter& seasol liquid monthly.

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Other Comments: 
if problem is caused by too little light,could it survive being transplanted to a northerly position ? I already hava a “little gem” magnolia & a “port wine” magnolia in this position doing well.

 

Answer: If they get 5 hours sunlight, they should flower very well. Yuletide is a fabulous variety. Do not fertilise for a year or two and see how they go. All should be OK.  Don