Silver Waves Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Silver Waves'

Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #01970
8-10

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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.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide; larger with age.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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Bloom TimeWinter to early spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasA 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 ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fern (Microlepia); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Winter Daphne (Daphne)
Care InstructionsProvide 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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Bloom TimeWinter to early spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasA 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 ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fern (Microlepia); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Winter Daphne (Daphne)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.