SCIENTIFIC NAME: Camellia japonica 'April Remembered'
COMMON NAME: April Remembered Ice Angels Camellia
GARDEN SIZE: 8-10 ft. tall x 6-8 ft. wide
GROWTH RATE: Slow to moderate compared with other camellias. In general, camellias are slow-growing plants and can take 10-20 years to reach their full size, depending on their environment.
USDA ZONE: 6-9
EXPOSURE: Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Here in Tennessee toward the northern edge of their range, camellias prefer to be sheltered by at least one wall.
WATER & SOIL: Well-drained soil; Average water requirements
HABIT (FORM): Upright, slightly weeping
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Glossy green
FLOWERS: Blush pink, semi-double blooms that fade to white at their centers, accentuated by bright gold stamens
FLOWER SIZE: 4-5 inches
BLOOM TIME: Early to late spring
PLANT ORIGIN: Camellia japonica originates in China, Korea, and parts of Japan. The 'April Remembered' cultivar was introduced by Dr. Clifford Park in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers may feed pollinators in the very early spring and/or fall, but it is not a host for local wildlife.
FERTILIZING: Fertilize with a bloom booster fertilizer two seasons before they bloom (in fall for spring bloomers and in spring for fall bloomers).
PRUNING: Not necessary. If desired for shaping, you may prune right after blooming.
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Camellias are generally non-toxic; however, Camellia sinensis contains caffeine and should be handled with caution around pets.
USES: Ornamental specimen
Roses are here! Also annual flowers, tropicals, and vegetables arriving weekly. Call us for stock questions