2007-01-07 09:35:04 · 3 answers · asked by ♥monamarie♥ 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is possible for some varieties to out grow a wine barrel, but it would probably take many years. In some regions where ground is extremely clay bases, it might be the best way to go. Either that or raised beds. They like a well drained soil that is slightly acidic, they would rather have frequent waterings than soil that holds too much water for long times, but they should not completely dry out. Their roots should not stand in water so drainage is essential.
My Mom's old fashioned simple salmon early winter blooming Sasanqua is more than 10 ft tall and at least 7 ft wide. but it's also almost 50 years old. Some cuttings I've started have been in pots for 5 yrs and a 1/2 barrel would probably hold them another 15. With the clay content I've got in my soil, it's my best bet to still have them when I'm 70.
2007-01-07 10:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by character 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you mean a camellia, and you could plant it in a wine barrel for a few years at least. I don't know where you are located, but in Washington they can take some shade. I have seen old established ones that seem to get a lot of sun and they are surviving. They like acidic soil and the same food as rhododendrons.
2007-01-07 10:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by plaplant8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean Camelia? It should be ok as long as it doesn't get too much sun. Good luck!
2007-01-07 10:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by connor g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋