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Camellia 'April Kiss' | April Kiss Camellia

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DESCRIPTION
Camellia ‘April Kiss’ is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage carried on a compact, upright framework. Its formal double flowers are deep rose pink to rosy red, with tightly layered petals that form neat rosettes along the branches. Blooming begins in late winter and continues into mid-spring, often peaking in April, creating a long season of soft color in partially shaded garden settings.

Developed in North Carolina, ‘April Kiss’ is part of the cold-hardy April Series introduced by Dr. Clifford Parks at Camellia Forest Nursery. A hybrid of ‘Berenice Boddy’ and ‘Reg Ragland,’ it is known for reliable bud set, extended bloom, and refined evergreen presence throughout the year.

DESCRIPTION
Camellia ‘April Kiss’ is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage carried on a compact, upright framework. Its formal double flowers are deep rose pink to rosy red, with tightly layered petals that form neat rosettes along the branches. Blooming begins in late winter and continues into mid-spring, often peaking in April, creating a long season of soft color in partially shaded garden settings.

Developed in North Carolina, ‘April Kiss’ is part of the cold-hardy April Series introduced by Dr. Clifford Parks at Camellia Forest Nursery. A hybrid of ‘Berenice Boddy’ and ‘Reg Ragland,’ it is known for reliable bud set, extended bloom, and refined evergreen presence throughout the year.

  • Family: Theaceae
    Height: 6 to 9 ft
    Width: 4 to 6 ft
    Foliage color: Glossy, deep green evergreen leaves
    Flower color: Rose-pink to deep rose double flowers
    Bloom time: Late winter to early spring (often January through March, depending on climate)
    Light requirements: Partial shade to part-sun
    Water requirements: Regular
    Maintenance: Low to moderate - light pruning if needed (after flowering) to maintain shape
    Growing zone: USDA zones 6b to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Flowers can provide early-season nectar or pollen for pollinators

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Foundation Plantings
    ‍ ‍ ● Specimen Plants
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Shade Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Holly                 Pulmonaria
         Oxalis               Japanese aralia
         Celandine         Coral bells

    Design Tip:
    Late-winter flowers can make a partially shaded garden feel alive well before most spring plants get started. Give this camellia a prominent spot near an entry or favorite window, then surround it with quieter evergreen foliage to keep the rose-pink blooms center stage.