Camellia japonica ‘April Tryst’

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 Tryst’ has deep pink to reddish pink fragrant flowers with ruffled centres surrounded by large, cupped petals. has lovely ruffled mid pink, double, peony style flowers in early to midseason. 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, a hedge, or an espalier, or in containers and as cut flowers. Somewhat deer resistant. Plant in a protected location in zone 7.