March has started as a disappointing month with continuous Cold and wet weather with no sign of sunshine. Gardens are devoid of colour except for the bright Daffodils and spring heathers. Instant colour is available to plant now to brighten up containers, shrub borders and beds. Each spring the popular camellias give a terrific performance with masses of large rose like blooms from February to late April. The foliage on all Camellias is deep green with a super glossy sheen.
Camellias are available in a range of colours from light pink, to reds, whites and yellows.
And can be fitted into most gardens. Camellias make ideal plants for containers to decorate patios or placed close to the house to brighten up dull corners. They do require a lime free soil with regular feeding with Miracid during the growing season. When planting into containers select a lime free compost and add some osmocote plugs to increase the nutrient levels regular watering and feeding will ensure a strong growing plant with lots of spring colour from February to April. Sweet scented Skimmias produce a terrific scent from march to late April.