Camellia japonica ‘Apple Blossom’

Camellia 'Apple Blossom', 'Apple Blossom' Camellia, Camellia japonica 'Joy Sander', Fall Blooming Camellias, Winter Blooming Camellias, Spring Blooming Camellias, Early to Mid Season Camellias

The beautiful semi-double flowers of the Camellia japonica 'Apple Blossom' are 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) wide and resemble apple blossoms. The borders of the petals are blush-pink, and they gradually fade towards the center of the flower, where a striking heart surrounded by golden stamens may be seen. Little, glossy green leaves make up the dense, evergreen foliage, which is also extremely lovely.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 7-9
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Early Spring, Fall, Winter
Height6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft)
Spread6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft)
Spacing 72" - 120" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Semi-Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences
Camellia japonica ‘Apple Blossom’ | Camellia 'Apple Blossom', 'Apple Blossom' Camellia, Camellia japonica 'Joy Sander', Fall Blooming Camellias, Winter Blooming Camellias, Spring Blooming Camellias, Early to Mid Season Camellias || The beautiful semi-double flowers of the Camellia japonica 'Apple Blossom' are 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) wide and resemble apple blossoms. The borders of the petals are blush-pink, and they gradually fade towards the center of the flower, where a striking heart surrounded by golden stamens may be seen. Little, glossy green leaves make up the dense, evergreen foliage, which is also extremely lovely.
Partial Sun, Shade, Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences
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