April Remembered Camellia

April Remembered CamelliaCamellia japonica 'April Remembered' One of the most cold hardy camellias available, April Remembered is cherished for its reliability and beauty. This evergreen shrub bursts into bloom in early to mid spring, producing large, semi double flowers in soft apricot pink with golden yellow centers. Glossy, dark green foliage provides year round structure, while the blooms add an aromatic and romantic touch to shady borders and woodland gardens. USDA

Camellia japonica 'April Remembered'

One of the most cold-hardy camellias available, ‘April Remembered’ is cherished for its reliability and beauty. This evergreen shrub bursts into bloom in early to mid-spring, producing large, semi-double flowers in soft apricot-pink with golden yellow centers. Glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round structure, while the blooms add an aromatic and romantic touch to shady borders and woodland gardens. 

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9 (notable for cold hardiness)

• Sunlight: Partial shade to filtered sun; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal

• Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but dislikes soggy soil

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Mature Size: 8–12 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide

• Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

• Soil Preference: Acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil

• Landscape Uses: Woodland gardens, foundation plantings, screens, hedges, or as a specimen shrub

• Deer Resistance: Moderate