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Why are flower buds dropping off my Camellia unopened?

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This is usually due to lack of water when the buds started to form in late-summer. The buds look normal, but insufficient water means they do not form properly at the base, where they join the plant. Through the summer these plants need at least 14 litres (3 gallons) of water a week. Mulching around the roots to keep them cool and damp will also help.

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