Betty Ridley is a strong growing camellia which produces beautiful formal double clear pink flowers over an extended season.  Betty Ridley has a strong upright growth habit making it an attractive specimen shrub or large hedge.

Planting & initial care for Betty Ridley:

Betty Ridley is suitable for planting in both, semi or fully shaded positions and will generally tolerate morning sun until midday, providing it is well mulched and watered during the summer months.

If planting Betty Ridley as a hedge or screen we recommend planting with a spacing of between 1.2m to 2.0m apart.

Planting holes should be at least double the width and slightly deeper than the plant container and include a blend of composted material and existing topsoil. Raised beds are recommended for heavy clay soils.

Plant Betty Ridley so that the top of the potting mix is level with the finished soil line, firm down soil gently around the plant for stability and water in well.

Mulch the soil surface with about 5cm of quality mulch ensuring the mulch is not mounded against the plants trunk. (Place a very thin layer of mulch adjacent to the trunk and increase to maximum depth (5cm) as it radiates away from the root zone).

Betty Ridley will take several months and up to a year to establish in its new home depending on the time of year it is planted. Ensure the soil is kept moist but not overwatered. Watering can be reduced as the plant establishes.

Prune in early spring for shape as required (later pruning will reduce Winter flowering).

Feed in spring with a quality general purpose fertiliser, this can be replenished in mid to late Summer as needed. 

For more information go to our full PLANTING AND CARE GUIDE