GROWING CAMELLIAS - Distance Learning Course
There are 8 lessons as follows: 1. Introduction • Scope and nature • System of plant identification • General characteristics of camellias • Review of main cultivars • Information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs etc) 2. Culture o Planting o Staking o Mulching o Watering o Pest & disease o Feeding o Pruning o Protection from wind, salt air etc. 3. Propagation o Methods of propagating camellias o Types of Cuttings (Soft, semi hard, hard) o Seed propagation o Grafting o Propagating materials o Potting up cuttings 4. Using Camellias o Woodland plantings o Garden beds o Specimin trees o Ground covers o Growing in shade o Topiary o Hedging o Pleaching o Espaliers o Container growing 5. The most Commonly Grown Varieties o Camellia japonica cultivars 6. Other important Groups o Camellia sasanqua o Camellia reticulata o Camellia sinensis (Tea) 7. The Lesser Grown Varieties o Camellia species o Camellia hybrids 8. Special Assignment - On one selected plant or group. Find out more at http://www.acsedu.co.uk/Courses/Plant-Varieties/GROWING-CAMELLIAS-VHT109-156.aspx Or email us at info@acsedu.co.uk for more information