Camellia, Hybrid Camellia 'April Kiss'

Camellia

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
By budding
By simple layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Souderton, Pennsylvania

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Souderton, PA (Zone 6b) | September 2010 | positive

I planted two of these camellias about five years ago. They are doing great. The foliage is very attractive and in spring they cover th...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Camellia 'April Kiss' CAMELLIA EG (z6)
Bright rose-pink, small-medium, formal-double flowers COVER this hardier, compact, medium...Read More

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