The April Tryst Camellia is a beautiful variety of Camellia known for its stunning flowers. It is a hybrid cultivar that produces large, semi-double to peony-form flowers in shades of pink or red.
The April Tryst Camellia typically blooms in the spring, hence its name, and the flowers can last for several weeks. The petals are often ruffled or fringed, adding an extra layer of visual interest. The glossy, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the vibrant blooms..
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Height: |
5’ - 8’ |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Flowering Dogwood, Astilbe, Azalea
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica April Tryst 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia x April Tryst 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica April Tryst 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica April Tryst 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
