Camellia April Dawn

April Dawn Camellia

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A cold-hardy camellia valued for its showy variegated blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and reliable spring flowering. Large, semi-double flowers appear in early to mid-spring, featuring rose-pink petals splashed and striped with white and accented by golden stamens, creating dramatic contrast.

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 regions



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 6b–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–10 ft



Features



Large pink-and-white variegated flowers



Early to mid-spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Improved cold hardiness



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



One of the showiest cold-hardy camellias



Unique variegated blooms for spring interest



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-10'

Width

6'-8'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No