April Tryst Camellia

Camellia japonica 'April Tryst'

A handsome shrub with glossy dark green leaves and very showy, fragrant red flowers that arrive in late winter to early spring. More cold tolerant than most varieties; typically blooms later in spring in colder regions. The upright, vigorous form grows quickly when young, filling in nicely as an evergreen hedge, screen or foundation plant.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Early Spring, Winter
Height3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 4' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Heat
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers
April Tryst Camellia | Camellia japonica 'April Tryst' || A handsome shrub with glossy dark green leaves and very showy, fragrant red flowers that arrive in late winter to early spring. More cold tolerant than most varieties; typically blooms later in spring in colder regions. The upright, vigorous form grows quickly when young, filling in nicely as an evergreen hedge, screen or foundation plant.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Spring, Early Spring, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers
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