Camellia Flowers

[granny grump]

We have 2 other wise healthy camellias but the flowers on the white one turn brown very quickly after opening. Can anyone suggest what is causing this please?

[DTCwordfan]

frost damage is the likely cause.....

[granny grump]

Thank you DTwordfan

[DTCwordfan]

loads of camelias out here, the magnolias were spectacular though, best they have been in years...I posted a pic not long ago.

[DTCwordfan]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1407856.html

[Chipchopper]

I agree, sharp frosts and chilly north/east winds will do that.
If you can provide shelter from the elements they will fair bettter.

[granny grump]

Thank you all for your help

[boxtops]

They take huge amounts of water, too, gran - we've had no frost for weeks, but mine still brown quickly. Make sure you water them well.

[DaisyNonna]

It was a belief at Uni that if you had not started your revision before the magnolia bloomed in the grounds you had left it too late.

[atalanta]

Camellias should not face the rising sun. They should not be in full sun until at least mid-morning.

[boxtops]

Really? The ones round here which have been blooming already for longer than mine, face east, and do really well. Mine gets the sun about 11am when it moves round.

[hc4361]

My beautiful camellia that is in full flower now gets the early morning sun. It is 25 years old and thriving.

[granny grump]

Thank you all for help and comments

[granny grump]

Still having problems with our camellias. They form buds flower briefly and before the flower is fully formed they turn brown. Does anyone have any ideas what could be wrong?