
Common Name: 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 |
| Width: | 6-8' |
| Height: | 10' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 6–9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Not verified |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring, Mid Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation |
| Shape: | Rounded, Upright |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |