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Also Known As

  • Camellia 'April Dawn'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' plant details

Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In winter pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant, showy, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of those camellias with multiple colors. The flowers can be pink with red stripes, fully white or fully pink. Deep green foliage and wonderful fun to watch what color each flower will be in spring.
A late spring blooming Camellia with white blossoms with pink streaks. A very elegant, cold hardy cultivar.
This is one of the gorgeous Camellias that are part of Dr. Parks 'April' series. Very pretty with showy double white blossoms which are randomly brushed with pink and rose stripes (occasionally a bloom is entirely pink too!). Hardy and vigorous this upright shrub reaches 5-8' with deep-green, glossy evergreen leaves. Not only beautiful but long blooming too; from early-to- mid-spring; a fine specimen or stunning hedge. PSh/M
This hybrid features a white flower with pink and white variegation, good cold hardiness and long bloom season from mid-late spring. Double flowers. Evergreen. Growth Rate moderate
A quick-growing, upright shrub, with a long bloom period in the spring. Flowers are variegated with dainty shades of shell pink to white, in double formal form.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' plant

How to Grow Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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