Camellia April Tryst

April Tryst Camellia

A cold-hardy camellia valued for its soft shell-pink spring flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and refined, elegant form. Large, semi-double blooms appear in early to mid-spring, opening to delicate blush-pink petals surrounding golden stamens, offering a lighter, romantic color palette among the April Series camellias.

Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with excellent 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 shell-pink 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



Elegant, lighter flower color within the April Series



Reliable spring flowering in colder climates



Strong evergreen presence year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Winter, Spring

Flower color

Red

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