April Kiss Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage. Profuse blooms of deep rose pink, formal double flowers bloom from late winter to early spring. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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 Kiss 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica April Kiss 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica April Kiss 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
