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April Remembered Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered'

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Overview

The 'April Remembered' Camellia (Camellia japonica 'April Remembered') is a spring-blooming evergreen shrub, prized for its large, blush-pink, formal double flowers which can reach up to 4 inches in diameter. It prefers partial shade and well-drained acidic soil. Mature size is around 6-8 feet tall and wide. Cold-hardy and disease-resistant, it provides elegant structure to the garden and can be used for hedging or as a focal specimen. USDA Zones 7-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
April Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — formal double flowers which can reach up to 4 inches in diameter
April Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — It prefers partial shade and well-drained acidic soilApril Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — The 'April Remembered' Camellia (Camellia japonica 'April Remembered') is a spring-blooming

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Temperate

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April Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — formal double flowers which can reach up to 4 inches in diameter
April Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — It prefers partial shade and well-drained acidic soil
April Remembered Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'April Remembered') — The 'April Remembered' Camellia (Camellia japonica 'April Remembered') is a spring-blooming

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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