Camellia April Remembered

April Remembered Camellia

A cold-hardy camellia valued for its large, pure white spring flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and excellent winter tolerance. Elegant, semi-double blooms appear in early to mid-spring, opening from soft ivory buds to bright white flowers accented by golden stamens, providing crisp contrast in the landscape.

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



Large, pure white semi-double 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 best white, cold-hardy camellias



Clean flower color with strong contrast



Reliable spring bloom and evergreen structure

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8'

Width

6'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Winter, Winter

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No