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Garden Q&A: Why are my camellia buds dropping before opening?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Garden Q&A: Why are my camellia buds dropping before opening? — Camellia japonica, commonly called Japanese camellia, is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to between two and four metres with glossy, dark green leaves. File picture

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 - 16:06

Peter Dowdall

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Why are my camellia buds dropping before they open?

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