Planting and Growing camellia 'Hooker'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep acidic soil consistently moist, with good drainage year round |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Camellia fertilizer after flowering and again in early summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water camellia 'Hooker'?
Keep acidic soil consistently moist, with good drainage year round
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for camellia 'Hooker'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for camellia 'Hooker'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for camellia 'Hooker'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for camellia 'Hooker'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize camellia 'Hooker'?
Camellia fertilizer after flowering and again in early summer
Learn more →How to Prune camellia 'Hooker'?
Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering has finished.
Learn more →How to Propagate camellia 'Hooker'?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, or by grafting in late winter
Learn more →How to Transplant camellia 'Hooker'?
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Learn more →How to Care for camellia 'Hooker' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant camellia 'Hooker'?
Prefers acidic soil with plenty of organic matter and good drainage. Position in light shade, and shelter from cold, dry winds and early morning sun, as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. See camellia cultivation for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Repot camellia 'Hooker'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest camellia 'Hooker'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and camellia yellow mottle virus. Flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of camellia 'Hooker'
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