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April Dawn Camellia
Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #31689
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A profusion of formal, double white and pink candy-striped petals in varied shades, over a long season. More cold tolerant than most varieties; typically blooms later in spring in colder regions. The upright, vigorous form grows quickly when young, filling in nicely as a hedge, screen or foundation shrub with handsome, dark, evergreen foliage. |
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| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Cedar (Cedrus) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Needs some shelter in harsh winter climates. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Thin to one bud per cluster to increase bloom size. Fertilize and prune lightly to shape after flowering. |
| History | April Dawn' originated from a cross between Camellia japonica 'Berenice Boddy' and C. japonica 'Herme'. This Japanese camellia is one in the April Series of cold hardy varieties introduced by Dr. Clifford Parks. These varieties typically bloom in April in their northern range. Hardy to USDA zone 6, they are best sited with shelter from harsh winds, or where winter temperatures stay consistently above 0°F. |
Details
| Description | A profusion of formal, double white and pink candy-striped petals in varied shades, over a long season. More cold tolerant than most varieties; typically blooms later in spring in colder regions. The upright, vigorous form grows quickly when young, filling in nicely as a hedge, screen or foundation shrub with handsome, dark, evergreen foliage. |
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| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Cedar (Cedrus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Needs some shelter in harsh winter climates. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Thin to one bud per cluster to increase bloom size. Fertilize and prune lightly to shape after flowering. |
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History
| History | April Dawn' originated from a cross between Camellia japonica 'Berenice Boddy' and C. japonica 'Herme'. This Japanese camellia is one in the April Series of cold hardy varieties introduced by Dr. Clifford Parks. These varieties typically bloom in April in their northern range. Hardy to USDA zone 6, they are best sited with shelter from harsh winds, or where winter temperatures stay consistently above 0°F. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.