Camellia japonica 'April Kiss'

Also Known As

Camellia 'April Kiss'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 48"-60"
W: 48"-60"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Camellia japonica 'April Kiss' plant details

Camellia japonica 'April Kiss' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter pink 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 Kiss'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 48 IN - 60 IN - wide, 48 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter
Uses: compact, container plant, cutting garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'April Kiss'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Camellia japonica is a stunning specimen for milder gardens with glossy, dark-green, broadly elliptic, evergreen leaves accented with lovely, rose-like flowers in early spring. 'April Kiss' offers stunning mid pink to reddish pink, formal, double flowers. Grows 6-10 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide. It is a member of the April series all of which are hardier than other cultivars and should grow well down to zone 6. Camellias appreciate rich, acidic, moist, well-draining soils. Use in the light shady garden as an accent or specimen plant, in containers and as cut flowers. Somewhat deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Bright rose-pink formal-double flowers cover this hardy 6-9' shrub from late winter into early spring. A much looked-forward-to gift each winter-spring! Glossy and lustrous evergreen foliage makes this shrub look beautiful year round; a wonderful specimen, hedge or part of a mixed border. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A small, formal flower on a compact, slow growing plant. Color can vary from a mid pink to rose to red.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This compact, evergreen shrub displays formal, double flowers in late winter to early spring. Flowers are a beautiful deep pink-reddish hue.

By: Garden World

This compact plant is a moderate grower that flowers heavily in the early spring. The formal double blooms are a lovely rose color. A very dependable and reliable plant!