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Posted: Nov/20/2007 6:17 AM PST
Hello out there, I've just sorted out how to get my profile etc on here, I even got a photo on there, how's that  . I have a question regarding my escallions, I'm growing them to form a hedge. I planted them last April 07 so this is their first winter, should I cut them back at all as they're still so young. Also, I have a chamelia that hasn't flowered yet and It's approx 2 years old, do you think I should cut it down even though it's only prox 36 to 40 inches high, it's in a giant plant pot? What do you think folks, got any tips for me. All gratefully appreciated and look forward to hearing from you. Geany
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Posted: Nov/20/2007 7:14 AM PST
Welcome Geany from Linda B from SC You will find lots of good information from the people on this site. Bunch of nice people. Poke around in the forums and you might find some answers to your questions. Have Fun. LB 
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Posted: Nov/20/2007 11:38 AM PST
I am sure we have LOTS of tips! Welcome from Seattle. YardGranny is right, just look around and see the best spots to post and have fun! |
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Posted: Nov/22/2007 12:20 AM PST
Hi geany, Welcome to GG from the shores of Lake Greenwood, SC. I'm not sure if we are talking about the same bush or not. I have a red Camellia bush in a corner bed beside the deck steps that's located on the southside of my house. It catches the sun most of the day but not all direct sun. The bush is about 6 yrs. old & is about the size of yours but I keep it trimmed to remain a certain width & height to fit the bed. Mine is planted in the soil, I keep it watered throughout the summer & fertilize it every 3 wks. The Camellia is an acidic plant & needs a fertilizer as Muracid by Miracle-gro or your preference. Lacking the correct fertilizer may be the reason for the lack of blooms since it is a container plant. Keeping the plant sprayed with water also helps prevent any pest problems. My Camellia bush is full of buds now & will continue to bloom throughout the season. I also deadhead the bush & remove the spent blooms from the bed to prevent disease/pests. This may not be the same plant but if it is, that's my experience with the Camellia. Keep those hands dirty, gimlet |
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Posted: Nov/22/2007 5:04 AM PST
Welcome to GG from wintery Wisconsin, Geany! I hope gimlet answered your question about the chamelia, I'll try to take on the one about escallions. The only one I'm familiar with wouldn't lend itself to being a hedge, more for being in my curries! So online I went, and came up with a Yahoo discussion: http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200 71120045542AAxQMHt (If you do a highlight and right mouse-copy/paste, this should work in a new browser window. If not, check it over for any added spaces or symbols, as this site seems to do that to links sometimes...) Most of the answers agree with what I'd have said anyhow...let them establish for their first winter, I'd be hesitant to cut back anything right before its first cold experience. If you can, could you post a picture of what this hedge looks like? I'm really curious to see, as the only image I can conjure up is of my chicken curry...  Or maybe that's just the Thanksgiving turkey calling from the fridge!Anyhow, thanks for joining us, and feel free to dig around! |
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