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Camellia tsaii var. synaptica | Elina Cascade Camellia

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DESCRIPTION
Camellia tsaii var. synaptica is an evergreen shrub with slender, pendulous branches and small, glossy leaves. Along the arching stems, many small, cup-shaped flowers open white with a blush of pale pink, often from rosy buds. Lightly scented blossoms appear in clusters in profusion from late winter into spring.

This variety is native to southwestern China, where it grows on forested mountain slopes, and entered cultivation through Asian selections. Forms such as ‘Elina Cascade’ arose from this background and were chosen for their weeping habit and abundant flowering. Its fine foliage, fragrance, and long bloom season suit woodland gardens, sheltered borders, and containers.

DESCRIPTION
Camellia tsaii var. synaptica is an evergreen shrub with slender, pendulous branches and small, glossy leaves. Along the arching stems, many small, cup-shaped flowers open white with a blush of pale pink, often from rosy buds. Lightly scented blossoms appear in clusters in profusion from late winter into spring.

This variety is native to southwestern China, where it grows on forested mountain slopes, and entered cultivation through Asian selections. Forms such as ‘Elina Cascade’ arose from this background and were chosen for their weeping habit and abundant flowering. Its fine foliage, fragrance, and long bloom season suit woodland gardens, sheltered borders, and containers.

  • Family: Theaceae
    Height: 8 to 12 ft
    Width: 4 to 8 ft
    Foliage color: Narrow, willow-like evergreen leaves, deep to glossy dark green, with new growth often flushed bronze to brown
    Flower color: Small, single flowers in white to very pale pink, sometimes lightly fragrant
    Bloom time: Late winter through spring
    Light requirements: Bright shade to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove dead branches
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Numerous small flowers offer nectar and pollen for early-season pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Foundation Plantings
    ‍ ‍ ● Specimen Plants
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Shade Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Daphne                   Brunnera
         Tiarellas                 Astilbe
         Bleeding heart     Hellebore

    Design Tip:
    The graceful, weeping shape gives this camellia a lighter presence than more upright varieties, making it especially useful for softening rigid garden lines. Showcase its cascading branches near a wall, terrace, or garden turn where the silhouette can become part of the overall composition.