G.C.C.S Camellia Care Calender . . Fall and Winter . September Start disbudding as soon as the flower buds are easily discernable from the growth buds. Carefully pinch off all but one flower bud on each stem to help get bigger and better blooms. For earlier blooms, continue using gib. October Complete disbudding to encourage larger blooms and healthier plants. Continue to apply gib to get earlier blooms through out the blooming season. Fall spraying for scale can be done at this time. Since hot weather has been replaced by milder weather, an oil emersion spray may be used. November-December Continue gibbing for the later shows, complete any disbudding that remains to be done, repeat sprayng as necessary and most important BRING BLOOMS TO SHOWS. January Enjoy your blooms, share with your neighbors and bring to shows. Do minor pruning while cutting flowers. February Begin spraying for scale, the grafting period begins in February also. . . Spring and Summer . March Spray for scale and other pests. Cleanup old blooms, dead limbs and dead blooms. Fertilize and/or prune those plants in need. April Complete pruning and spraying. Finish cleaning up old blooms and replace the mulch around plants. May Remember to water if there is no rain for seven days of one inch. Spray with fungicides to control fungus. June Replace mulch as needed. Selectively prune unwanted or diseased limbs. Water if necessary. July Water as needed, one inch per week. Give a light summer fertilizer as needed. August Start disbudding as soon as flower buds are discernible, water as necessary. . . Camellia Planting Guide and Care for Gulf Coast Region . .   Back to Front