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Camellia japonica 'April Remembered' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Camellia japonica 'April Remembered'

Camellia japonica 'April Remembered'

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

A vigorous upright evergreen shrub, with glossy dark green, elliptic leaves with finely serrated edges. Large, semi-double flowers to 12.5cm across, white in the centres and shaded to pale pink at the margins, are produced from early to late spring

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers acidic soil with plenty of organic matter and good drainage. Position in light shade, and shelter from cold, dry winds and early morning sun, as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. See camellia cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 8 (evergreens), after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, or by grafting in late winter

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevils

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and camellia yellow mottle virus. Flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years