Camellia April Blush

April Blush Camellia

A cold-hardy camellia valued for its soft blush-pink spring flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and improved winter tolerance. Blooms appear in early to mid-spring, opening from pale pink buds to elegant, lightly blushed flowers with a refined, classic look.

Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with strong structure and year-round appeal.

Growing Conditions



Light: Part shade to filtered sun (morning sun preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils rich in organic matter



Water: Average; consistent moisture is important, especially during establishment



Shape: Upright to rounded, dense habit



Cold Hardiness: Improved winter tolerance for colder camellia-growing regions



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 6b–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–10 ft



Features



Soft blush-pink spring flowers



Glossy evergreen foliage



Improved cold hardiness



Reliable spring bloom



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



One of the most cold-hardy camellias available



Elegant spring flowers with subtle coloration



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring, Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No