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 |
Height | 3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 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 |
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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