Unknown cause of difference in flower color

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Author Message   Heathergirl  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 04:31 pm EST :    I recently acquired my third camellia 'Desire' and noticed that the color of the flower is much more pink than the one I acquired three years ago. This is my three year old plant, photo taken today. Photo of new plant, taken today. I do not like the darker pink one and I hope that it will settle down and look more like my other one. I seem to recall that my older plants were a darker pink also when they first came. Could it be what they feed them in the nursery or change of soil conditions possibly? I much prefer the softer, more subtle shade. Heathergirl - County Durham, Zone "8"   Gardenfiend  Supporting Member My Weather My Garden Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 06:10 pm EST :    I think the colour difference does have to do with the nursery conditions and it will change in your garden temperatures and light. Gardenfiend - Germany, Zone "7a"   Heathergirl  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 03:35 am EST :    Thanks Mara. I first saw this camellia in a large public garden and was struck by the soft, subtle beauty of the flowers. If it had looked anything like this new plant, I would have just said, 'not for me'. Now I am looking forward to next year's blooms with fingers crossed. Heathergirl - County Durham, Zone "8"   Lovinlife  Supporting Member Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 02:19 pm EST :    That's a real beauty, Jane. I wish I could grow camellias here in northern Utah. Lovinlife - Utah, Zone "5"   Heathergirl  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 03:12 pm EST :    Thanks Gloria. They do really well here in the right spot. I must admit, we are fortunate to be able to grow them. Heathergirl - County Durham, Zone "8"   Galanthophile  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 04:37 am EST :    I think plants often find their own way in a particular garden after being grown in a nursery. However I hope you learn to love your new flowers! Galanthophile - Ann (Northern England), Zone "8"

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