Transplanting camellia »This is how you move the shrub without damage

When is the best time to transplant?

It is best to plant your camellia shortly after Flowering time around, this time is also suitable for Plant out in the field. Have yours Camellia in a pot cultivated, then repot the plant about every two to three years, also after flowering. If repotted too often, the camellia will only form a few buds and the abundance of flowers will suffer.

How do I properly transplant a camellia?

Since the camellia has very sensitive roots, it should be dug up as generously as possible and carefully moved. A large board or something similar that you slide under the balls of the camellia can help. Then drag the plant to its new location. The camellia can also be carried on the board by two people.

Before moving your camellia, dig a planting hole that is slightly larger than the root ball. Give something nitrogenous fertilizer or a good portion

Rhododendron soil into the hole and carefully insert the camellia, as deep as it was previously in the ground. Fill the hole with (rhododendron) soil and water your camellia well.

Does a newly transplanted camellia need special care?

For the first time after transplanting, you should water your camellia regularly, about every two or three days, especially when the weather is warm and dry. Make sure, however, that there is no waterlogging. Further Maintenance measures are usually not necessary.

However, if the root ball was significantly damaged when transplanting the camellia, then cut back the plant generously. This will reduce the need for water and evaporation from the leaves and prevent your Camellia dried up.

The essentials in brief:

• Dig up the root ball generously
• Damage roots as little as possible
• Carefully transport the plant to the new location
• Cut back generously if the roots are damaged
• Put some rhododendron soil or nitrogenous fertilizer in the planting hole
• Insert camellia, as deep as before
• Fill the planting hole with rhododendron soil
• water well

What should I consider when repotting a camellia?

When repotting, proceed as carefully as when moving outdoors. Choose a pot that is just a little bigger than the old one. About five centimeters more in diameter are sufficient. Use rhododendron soil here too, because your camellia feels most comfortable in this slightly acidic environment.