April Dawn Camellia Japonica 1 Live Starter Plant – Camellia japonica

April Dawn is an evergreen Japanese camellia valued for its formal double flowers in pink and white with darker pink streaking. The fragrant blooms can reach approximately 3–4 inches across and typically appear in early spring.

This listing includes 1 live April Dawn Camellia starter plant. Starter plants are grown in trays and ship without a pot. The seller recommends potting the starter plant and keeping it in a protected area for at least 6 months to 1 year before planting it into the landscape.

April Dawn prefers full to partial shade and is listed for USDA Zones 6–10. Plants may be shipped dormant from November through April, and flowering at the time of purchase is not guaranteed.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live April Dawn Camellia starter plant
• Scientific Name: Camellia japonica ‘April Dawn’
• Shipping Form: Starter plant shipped without a pot
• Flower Color: Pink and white with darker pink streaking
• Flower Type: Formal double, fragrant flowers
• Bloom Time: Early spring
• Sunlight: Full to partial shade
• USDA Zones: 6–10
• Important Size Note: Starter plants are not large established landscape plants; pot and protect before landscape planting
• Seasonal Notice: May ship dormant from November through April

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live April Dawn Camellia starter plant. No pot included.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: April Dawn Camellia
Scientific Name: Camellia japonica ‘April Dawn’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Pink and white with darker pink streaking
Sunlight: Full to partial shade
Soil: Not specified
Water: Not specified
USDA Zone: 6–10
Plant Form: Starter plant
Shipping Condition: Shipped without a pot; may be dormant seasonally

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for April Dawn Camellia?
April Dawn is listed as suitable for USDA Zones 6–10.

2. Does April Dawn Camellia prefer sun or shade?
It prefers full to partial shade.

3. What is the growth habit of April Dawn Camellia?
It is an evergreen flowering shrub with glossy dark green foliage and an upright landscape form.

4. Can the starter plant be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller specifically recommends potting the starter plant and keeping it protected before eventual landscape planting.

5. When does April Dawn Camellia bloom?
The cultivar typically produces fragrant pink-and-white formal double flowers in early spring. Flowers are not guaranteed at the time of purchase.