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Apr 27, 2024 5:52 PM CST
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Good day - I've got two relatively new camellias which both have flowers heavy enough to pull the stems down, meaning that only the back of the flowers are visible - the blooms all droop and face the ground. Is there a way of pruning the bushes to make the stems stronger over time?
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Apr 28, 2024 8:04 AM CST
Name: stone
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I guess that you could pick a nice bouquet...

Please post a picture....

In my area, we may prune after the flowers drop off, but it usually isn't necessary.

Working with a recently planted tree, I'd prefer to give time... to see if plant improves on it's own, rather than creating further issues.
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Apr 29, 2024 10:49 AM CST
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Since they are new, they still probably need to develop hardier stems to support blooms. In the meantime, I would cut off the current blooms and enjoy them in a small dish of water.
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