Camellia Silver Anniversary
Camellia japonica Silver Anniversary is a beautiful evergreen shrub celebrated for its elegant form and exquisite flowers. This cultivar features large, semi-double white flowers with prominent golden stamens that appear from late winter through to early spring. The glossy, dark green leaves provide a striking backdrop to the delicate flowers, adding year-round interest to the garden.
Ideal as a specimen, hedging, mixed borders, or it can also be grown successfully in containers for patios and terraces. Silver Anniversary is hardy but thrives in partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter.
Space the plants about 1.5 to 2m apart to allow their graceful, spreading habit to develop fully. Mature Camellia Silver Anniversary shrubs reach a height of 2.5 and width of 2m.
Trimming: Prune Camellia Silver Anniversary after flowering in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged branches.
Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
Fertilising: Feed with a balanced, acid-forming fertiliser in spring and midsummer. Avoid fertilising after late summer as it can encourage new growth susceptible to frost damage.
Watering: Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged, particularly during the establishment phase and in dry periods. Mulch around the base to help retain moisture.
Pest Control: Watch for common pests such as aphids, scale insects, and spider mites. Treat infestations with insecticidal soap or neem oil as needed.
Disease Management: Look out for signs of root rot, camellia petal blight, and sooty mould. Improve drainage to prevent root rot, remove affected flowers promptly to control petal blight, and treat sooty mould by managing the underlying pest issues.
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