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i said i would not buy any more plant till the frost has gone but i couldn't resist these beautys Am new to these plant any tips would be great thank you, astilbe and camellia rose
Any tips for these please
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The camellia and astilbe can both be planted now. The camellias are an evergreen shrub that naturally blooms very early. They can get good sized. The astilbe is a perennial bulb that likes moist areas. Your only decision is whether to start a large outdoor pot or to find the perfect place in the landscape for them.
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oh that is good that i can plant now, i will have a good think about where to put them i had a idea but not sure, i couldn't resist buying them
i looked online and saw camellias like ericaceous soil which i didnt know.. i will get some and decide where to put them .. many thanks for the your help..
i looked online and saw camellias like ericaceous soil which i didnt know.. i will get some and decide where to put them .. many thanks for the your help..
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I would suggest you hold on a few more weeks before planting both out Jacqui. Any frost will damage them and we're coming into another spell of low temperatures this next week.
It would be helpful if you put your area in your avatar box as it gives us an idea on your climate.
It would be helpful if you put your area in your avatar box as it gives us an idea on your climate.
Jacqui, I totally agree with Sheal, your lovely plants have probably come from a warm nursery as they are both well in flower. One of our sharp frosts now will not do them any good at all.
It would also be a good idea to find out what soil you are planting into. You can buy a testing kit from most nurseries, and you need to know before you start planting. If you are on chalky soil, ericaceous compost will be no good really just added to a planting hole. Something like Camellia or Rhododendron will need to be in a big pot.
Our British weather can vary so quickly.
It would also be a good idea to find out what soil you are planting into. You can buy a testing kit from most nurseries, and you need to know before you start planting. If you are on chalky soil, ericaceous compost will be no good really just added to a planting hole. Something like Camellia or Rhododendron will need to be in a big pot.
Our British weather can vary so quickly.
@jacqui1411 - just had another thought...... anything planted in pots and left out in frosty weather is more prone to the weather as the frost can ''get'' the roots from the sides as well as the top
Being cautious can save us gardeners a lot of anguish - and money.
Being cautious can save us gardeners a lot of anguish - and money.
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thanks so much guys great info, i will keep indoor for time being, not planted yet... kitchens is looking like a greenhouse...
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You're welcome Jacqui.