While camellias prefer acidic soil, if your soil is too acidic, the plants also won't be able to get all the nutrients they need to grow properly. To raise the pH of overly acidic soil, you can ...

How to grow camellias in pots Often considered some of the prettiest evergreen plants, camellia shrubs are ideal for container displays. While it will depend on the species, most will happily grow ...

Gardening columnist Joshua Siskin spoke with Jim Nuccio about the future of the nursery business. ‘We used to deliver our plants to 25-30 nurseries in the San Francisco area, and now we only … ...

Fertilize camellias with a specialty azalea/camellia plant food applied in early spring, late spring, and early fall. Keep it properly watered by checking its soil regularly.

It winds its way up into trees, shrubs, or pergolas to a height of 20 feet, preferring a shady exposure. It will even grow in deep shade, albeit at a slower rate, but can handle some sun as well.