Camellia japonica

continental : Watering occurs only when there are long periods of drought or when the ground is very dry, using 1,5 litres of water; during this period of the year usually watering once every 2-3 weeks can be enough if the weather is mild.

alpine : During this period of the year it’s not necessary to water the the Camellia japonica too often; usually watering should be done every 3-4 weeks with 0,5 litres of water, but only if the soil is dry. We suggest watering only during periods with a mild climate.

mediterranean : Let’s water not too frequently, but regularly using 2,5 litres of water, when the soil is clearly dry. During this period of the year watering every 1-2 weeks can be enough, but only during the milder days.

continental : The Camellia japonica can bear some hours during the day of direct sunlight, but it is best to locate it in a partially shady place.
These plants are located in the garden during all the seasons, as they can stand intense cold and ice.

alpine : A partially shaded place is advisable, where the the Camellia japonica is exposed to direct solar rays only for a few hours daily.
These plants can stand even intense freezing without problems, so they’re grown in the garden even during the winter months.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, directly exposed to solar rays for a few hours a day.
These plants can stand the cold, therefore they can be grown in the garden.

Fertilize Camellia japonica : It’s not necessary to give fertilizer to shrubs during the winter.

Pests Camellia japonica : Towards the end of the winter it is advised to apply a fungicide treatment using products based on sulphur and copper, to discourage the development of the most common fungal parasites.