Camellia japonica ‘Silver Waves’

£55.00

Description

Elegant, luminous, and a little bit different, Camellia ‘Silver Waves’ is a standout choice for bringing winter-to-spring colour to the garden. The blooms are beautifully open and refined — white petals with a soft, rippled edge, set off by a golden centre of stamens that gives the flowers a light, airy look (rather than a heavy, formal double).
It’s a brilliant camellia for brightening a sheltered spot, and because it’s evergreen, it gives structure and glossy green foliage all year round. Planted near an entrance, along a path, or viewed from a window, it’s one of those shrubs that quietly looks “expensive” in the best way.

Quick Facts

  • Botanical Name: Camellia japonica ‘Silver Waves’
  • Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
  • Flower Colour: White with golden centre
  • Flower Form: Single to semi-single, lightly ruffled petals
  • Flowering Season: Late winter to spring (timing can vary with weather)
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green (evergreen)
  • Best Position: Part shade / sheltered spot (avoid early morning sun in frosty areas)
  • Soil: Acidic to neutral, moist but well-drained (ericaceous conditions ideal)
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; don’t let it dry out in pots
  • Best For: Borders, woodland-style planting, pots/containers, entrance planting, evergreen structure
  • Planting Partners: Hellebores, ferns, snowdrops, crocus, narcissus, hydrangeas (in acidic soil)

Caragh Garden Notebook

Camellias are all about the right spot: shelter, steady moisture, and good drainage. Mulch annually to protect roots and keep the soil cool, and if you’re growing in a pot, use an ericaceous compost and keep watering consistent through dry spells.

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