Evergreen
April Tryst camellia
Camellia japonica 'April Tryst'
Camellia japonica 'April Tryst' is an upright evergreen shrub with bright red, fragrant, anemone-form flowers and foliage that stays through winter. Allow for a mature height of 5–8 feet and a width of 3–4 feet when choosing its position. For Southwest Washington gardens, choose filtered sun or partial shade and shelter the flower buds from cold, drying wind. Moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil suits its roots, provided winter rain does not leave them waterlogged. The upright habit can give structure to a sheltered entrance or shaded garden edge, while its red flowers add color in spring.
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At a glance
- Mature height
- About 5–8 ft
- Mature spread
- About 3–4 ft
- Light
- Filtered sun to partial shade
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–9
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
The upright evergreen growth gives a sheltered garden edge year-round structure. Its fragrant red flowers add seasonal interest near an entrance.
Where to plant
Choose filtered sun or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying wind. Keep the plant out of early morning sun where cold weather may affect buds and flowers.
Through the seasons
Evergreen foliage remains through winter. Bright red, fragrant, anemone-form flowers appear in spring, though local bloom timing may vary.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
Southwest Washington's winter rain makes drainage especially important. During dry summer periods, maintain soil moisture rather than letting the root zone dry out.
Soil, drainage & water
Plant in moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil. Keep moisture steady through dry periods and avoid prolonged winter saturation.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Protect buds and flowers from cold wind and early morning sun. Monitor soil moisture during dry spells and water to maintain even moisture.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Cottony camellia scale
Cottony egg masses beneath leaves, yellowing foliage, sticky honeydew, or black sooty mold.
Help your plant thrive
Inspect leaf undersides and twigs. Remove egg masses or hand-pick scales when practical, and avoid broad-spectrum insecticides that harm their predators.
Oedema
Watery blisters beneath leaves that become brown or yellow and corky.
Help your plant thrive
Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging it, and avoid low-lying sites where water collects.
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