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April Blush Camellia
Camellia japonica 'April Blush'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #07518
This evergreen shrub has an upright, to rounded form. Asian in origin, April Blush provides year-round interest due to its glossy dark green leaves and smooth gray bark. From late winter to spring, its rounded buds open to present many large, semi-double, shell pink flowers. Use in hedges, foundations, mixed borders or as a specimen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 4 to 7 ft. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Winter through early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fern (Athyrium); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Winter Daphne (Daphne) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers evenly moist, fertile acidic soil. Foliage and flower buds may suffer from sunscald and wind desiccation in winter, so avoid planting in highly exposed areas. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Winter through early spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Forsythia (Forsythia); Fern (Athyrium); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Winter Daphne (Daphne) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers evenly moist, fertile acidic soil. Foliage and flower buds may suffer from sunscald and wind desiccation in winter, so avoid planting in highly exposed areas. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.