Your camellia is newly planted and is, of course, going through the process of establishing itself--developing its root system, among other things. It is not uncommon for newly planted camellias to look wretched. The plant is also getting ready to begin its growth cycle, which explains the yellowing leaves. They are getting ready to fall off the plant and be replaced with new leaves. A newly planted camellia requires time--a year, sometimes several years, to establish itself. Several years may pass before the plant begins to bloom reliably. What you need to do is leave the camellia alone, except for keeping it well-watered, while the plant establishes itself. If you keep obsessing over your precious camellia and doing all kinds of things to it, you are going to kill it. While your attentions to the plant are, no doubt, well-intentioned, they are misguided. The excessive attention will do the plant in. At that point, I say let it rest in peace and be free from your smother love.

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Hi, sorry, I did see this post. It's actually, "Illini Warrior". The flowers are a deep red - stunning.

Jackie, they are beautiful. So many blooms, wow!! Jackie how many roses are there ? I meant is it one bush, 2 or 3 ?? I am curious but I will be shocked if you said one. Congrats for posting and I am sure glad you manage to do that :) BEAUTIFUL jin