Growing Camellias In Pots Uk. To grow in containers it may be more manageable to select a smaller variety and a good sized container filled with ericaceous compost. Mix into the compost some ericaceous fertiliser slow release for one season or feed with ericaceous feed.
Plant in ericaceous compost using a container size width of about 40cm 16in. Choose a large rugged pot terracotta wood or stone and part fill with ericaceous compost and then add your plant and back fill so that the level of the pot is level with the soil. Camellias planted singly in a pot or container will give you delightful spring colour and its glossy deep green foliage looks impressive all year round even when it s not in flower.
Read on to learn how to grow a camellia in a pot.
If you like camellias but your growing conditions are not ideal you can grow camellias in containers. Choose a large rugged pot terracotta wood or stone and part fill with ericaceous compost and then add your plant and back fill so that the level of the pot is level with the soil. How to grow camellias. Camellias planted singly in a pot or container will give you delightful spring colour and its glossy deep green foliage looks impressive all year round even when it s not in flower.