Silver Waves Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Silver Waves'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #01970
Description | Abundant, large, silvery white, yellow-centered, semi-double blooms contrast the glossy dark green leaves beautifully. An excellent early to mid-season bloomer for milder regions. Use to accent lightly shaded beds, or mass in foundation plantings or to create a flowering evergreen hedge. A wonderful choice for espalier to dress up a drab wall. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Winter to early spring |
Mature Size | Slowly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide; larger with age. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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Design Ideas | A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Plant as a backdrop in mixed beds or as a foundation plant in high visibility areas. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub or train as an espalier for a formal look. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fern (Microlepia); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Winter Daphne (Daphne) |
Care | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Thin buds to increase flower size. Prune lightly to shape and apply acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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