T he secret of growing camellias is planting high. Camellia roots need oxygen and there's no faster way to kill a new plant than to cut off its supply. Planting high is the key to success!

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• Select a dry spot in light to medium shade

• Dig hole wider and slightly deeper then container

• Position plant 3-4 inches above grade

• Apply All-Greaux Fertilizer at a rate of 1.5 - 2 cups/ 3 gallon plant around the rootball before backfilling the soil.

• Do not cover top of root ball with soil

• Apply mulch so that soil doesn't erode from root ball

• Keep well-watered the first year

• Spray if needed for occasional pests and scale