Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'

The candy-striped flowers of 'April Dawn' are mostly white with a few deep pink streaks; though occasional branch sports will result in varying color patterns, such as half white/half pink. A Camellia Forest Introduction, 1993. The jumping gene that creates the striped pattern is rather unstable for 'April Dawn'; with time, you can expect to see solid red blooms. » Bloom color: White with deep pink stripes » Bloom form: Formal double » Bloom size: Medium, 3 to 4 inches » Bloom period (NC): Early to late spring (Feb-Apr) » Growth rate, habit: Vigorous, upright » Zones: 6b-9 » Features: Cold hardy, heavy bloomer, candy striped/variable blooms, CF introduction » Parentage: C. japonica 'Berenice Boddy' x C. japonica 'Herme' Policy effective April 1, 2022: No refunds will be processed for variegated Camellias on account for solid blooms. We try our best to select plants that have visible variegated blooms, but due to the genetics of the plant, the variegated blooms cannot be guaranteed. By adding this plant to your cart, you accept the no refund policy. Note: $15 handling fee applies to ship 3 gallon size.