April Blush Camellia
Camellia japonica 'April Blush'
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.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Mclendon Hardware
1111 Fryer Ave. Sumner WA 98390
- Windmill Nursery
5816 - 162nd Ave. East Sumner WA 98390
- Sterino Farms Produce Market
6116 52nd Street East Puyallup WA 98371
- Lowe's
3511 5th Street Se Puyallup WA 98374
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 4 to 7 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Winter through Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Columnar, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Key Feature | Year -Round Interest |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant