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Silver Waves Camellia Care
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Sunlight Plant in an area that gets full to partial sun (4-8 hours of sunlight daily) and has well-draining soil.
Watering Water regularly to keep the soil moist about 2 to 3 inches down.
Fertilizing Fertilize in the spring after the flowers have dropped using a soluble fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Feed once or twice a month in spring and mid-summer.
A Sea of Silver Blooms in the Early Season
The Silver Waves Camellia is a breathtaking addition to any garden. Renowned for its shade-tolerant nature and exquisite blooms, its vigorous and bushy growth habit ensures that your garden will be adorned with lush foliage and stunning blooms year after year.
The standout feature of the Silver Waves Camellia is its abundant, large, silvery white blooms with striking yellow centers. These semi-double flowers create a beautiful focal point in any landscape. The blooms appear in January-March, providing a spectacular early display that brightens up your garden.
Its versatile nature allows it to be used in a variety of planting scenarios, whether as an accent in foundation plantings, a mass planting to create a flowering evergreen hedge, or even as an espalier to dress up a drab wall. This camellia thrives in milder regions where it can showcase its full potential.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, this low-maintenance, shade-tolerant camellia will thrive in your outdoor sanctuary. Grow your Silver Waves Camellia today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant in a fully shaded area with organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Dig a hole twice the size of your plant's rootball, then backfill the soil and water to establish. Keep your Camellia roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
2. Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Then, reduce the frequency once established. If you're unsure when to water, poke your finger three inches down. If it's dry, it's time to water.
3. Fertilizing: Apply an acid-rich fertilizer after your Camellias bloom.
4. Pruning: Prune lightly to shape your Camellia after the growing season.
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 8 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Shade |
| Blooms: | Jan-March |
| Growth Rate: | Slow Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Camellia japonica 'Silver Waves' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 7-9 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
