Camellia japonica ‘April Dawn’
Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' has been bred for winter hardiness, being one of the best selections for areas in zone 6. Hardy to zone 6.
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 Dawn’ is part of the April Series and has been bred to be particularly winter hardy; being one of the best selections for areas in zone 6. Snow-white flowers speckled with splashes of pink blossom in April. 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. Plant in a protected location in zone 7.
Common Name: Camellia
Family: Theaceae (The Tea family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Part Shade Part Sun Full Shade
Height: 6-10'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: Yes
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: A forest understory and forest edge shrub of hills and mountains from 300-1,100 metres elevation.
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