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Description
Silver Waves Camellia is a full-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves stay deep green year-round. Its long, semi-double silvery white flowers with bright yellow stamen bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
East and Southeast Asia |
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
7’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Screening, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Astilbe, Hosta
IMAGES: Drew Avery, Camellia 'Silver Waves' (3466669261), CC BY 2.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Silver Waves 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Drew Avery, Camellia 'Silver Waves'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
