Question to milky you said lift a camelia i never have and mine is fine i have no greenhouse anyway

Hi Tricia - I know you asked Milky, but I can give you an answer. Camellias are hardy and if they are established, they don't need winter protection or lifting. They stay out in the garden happily over winter, whether in the soil or in a pot.

If your camellia is in a pot, make sure it isn't facing east as the flowers may get frosted and then thaw, causing damage. If the pot is terracotta, it is wise to wrap bubble wrap round it to stop the pot from cracking and to protect the roots from freezing.

I hope that helped.

Hi Spritz. I am now cutting down the pain killers so am starting to take notice. Just to say we agree again. I have 3. Even in frozen Yorkshire I just leave them now they are established.

John.

My own experience is that white camellias are most susceptable to being damaged by freezing weather.

Different cultivars react differently Spritz's suggestion on bubble wrap is good. Do put wood or terra cotta spacers underneath the pot for drainage.