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Silver Chalice

Silver Chalice

Bloom Form

semi double

Bloom Season

early

Key Attributes

Cultivar NameSilver Chalice
SpeciesCamellia sasanqua
Primary Colorwhite
Secondary Colorpale pink
Color Patternsolid with possible blush tint
Bloom Formsemi-double
Bloom Seasonearly
Fragrancelightly fragrant
Growth Habitbushy

About this Camellia cultivar

Silver Chalice is a camellia cultivar identified from reference context as most likely a fall- to early-winter flowering sasanqua or hiemalis-type camellia. The name and available contextual evidence suggest a pale, silvery white to blush-tinted bloom with a refined, chalice-like presentation. As with many landscape camellias seen in bloom in late November, it is likely valued for elegant flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and a dense shrubby habit suitable for ornamental garden use. Exact origin details are not confirmed from the provided source, so some characteristics are inferred from the cultivar name and seasonal context.

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Silver Chalice