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Silver Waves Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Silver Waves'
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Camellia japonica 'Silver Waves' is an upright plant with large white semi-double irregular flowers with wavy petals. Showy yellow stamens centered on the blooms enhance the beauty. A profuse bloomer from October through March for milder regions. Slowly reaches 8' tall and wide but can get larger with age. Prune to maintain desired size. Protect from strong hot sunlight and drying winds. Established older plants can grow well on reduced supplemental water. Use as specimen plantings, espalier, or privacy screens.
How big does Silver Waves Camellia grow?
It typically grows 8 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide, forming a dense, upright shrub with glossy, evergreen leaves.
When does it bloom and what do the flowers look like?
It blooms from late winter through early spring, producing large, semi-double white flowers with gently ruffled petals and bright yellow stamens. The blooms can reach up to 5 inches across.
What kind of light and soil does it prefer?
It thrives in partial shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun. It needs rich, well-drained, acidic soil heavy clay or alkaline conditions will make it miserable.
How should I water and fertilize it?
Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Mulch to conserve moisture and feed after blooming with fertilizer made for acid-loving plants.
Seasonality
Mature height
6-15 ft.
Mature Width
6-8 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Moderate
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Bees
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