Driving to work over the past week I’ve seen some
fantastic displays of Camellias in front gardens, there are such stunning
colours and after the bleak winter we’ve had it’s a joy to see, and a
forerunner to the blossom which is just starting. 
I’ve never been able to grow a camellia in my garden
as the soil is not acidic enough. So I’ve decided to pot two up in large
containers in front of my porch and fill them with ericaceous potting compost which
I must remember to add a good acidic fertilizer to every year!
The porch is in
the shade which is actually ideal for these woodland plants and once it has
stopped flowering in Spring the dark shiny leaves will be a stunning contrast
against the stonework.
Lin
Our keen amateur gardener!
