April Blush Camellia
Camellia japonica 'April Blush'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #07518
| Description | 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 |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Winter through early spring |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 10 ft. tall, 4 to 7 ft. wide. |
| 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 | 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. |
|---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
Buy Online
This plant is not available to purchase online.
We no longer grow this plant. For replacement suggestions, check out the plants “You May Also Like” below.
$0.00
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting. Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
-
Merrifield Garden Center 8132 Lee Highway
Merrifield, Virginia 22116 -
Merrifield Garden Center - Fairfax 12101 Lee Hwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030 -
Burke Nursery & Garden 9401 Burke Road
Burke, Virginia 22015
About Us
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.
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.