Camillia Health Check

I have had a camellia in a container for about 4 years. Each spring I replace the top couple of inches of compost with new ericaceous and sprinkle slow release ericaceous pellets around it. It flowers well but not to healthy, after the last severe winter all the flowers instantly died. Now this may be my memory but I thought the leaves used to be a deeper green , they are now pale green . Is the leaf colour correctish and any tips on how to improve the flowering and health of it. ( I don't want to repot it , as it ways x tonnes already !)

TIA

Harry

 

It looks fine to me Harry, keep doing what you are doing.:D As for the flowers dieing, you have to remember WHEN they flower, if they are wet and get frosted, then goodbye flowers.:gnthb:

 

Thanks Again Dai
It seems my memory is at fault not the camillia leaves ! I'll keep feeding it the same way.

Harry

 

Hi Marley
I think I may root prune mine and replace the compost with some JI ericaceous . Is autumn Ok for this or should I wait until the flowering finishes in the spring ? :cnfs:

 

I`d wait until after flowering Harry, pointless losing the flowers for a few months.:gnthb: