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Camellia April Blush
Common Name: April Blush Camellia
A cold-hardy camellia valued for its soft blush-pink spring flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and improved winter tolerance. Blooms appear in early to mid-spring, opening from pale pink buds to elegant, lightly blushed flowers with a refined, classic look. Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with strong structure and year-round appeal. Growing Conditions Light: Part shade to filtered sun (morning sun preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun) Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils rich in organic matter Water: Average; consistent moisture is important, especially during establishment Shape: Upright to rounded, dense habit Cold Hardiness: Improved winter tolerance for colder camellia-growing regions Hardiness USDA Zones: 6b–9b Mature Size Width: 6–8 ft Height: 8–10 ft Features Soft blush-pink spring flowers Glossy evergreen foliage Improved cold hardiness Reliable spring bloom Landscape Uses Specimen plantings Foundation plantings Woodland and shaded garden settings Evergreen shrub borders Why Growers Choose It One of the most cold-hardy camellias available Elegant spring flowers with subtle coloration Strong evergreen structure year-round
| Plant Type: | Flowering evergreen shrub |
| Width: | 6-8' |
| Height: | 10' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 6 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring, Mid Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation |
| Shape: | Rounded, Upright |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |