April Melody Camellia is a cold-hardy, small-sized plant with gorgeous single red blooms. Grown in 1-gallon containers, it blooms from March to spring in growing zones 7-9.
April Melody Camellia-Cold Hardy with Gorgeous Red Blooms
The April Melody Camellia is a beautiful and cold-hardy camellia variety that produces large, single, rose-red flowers in the spring. It is a compact and erect shrub that can reach up to 6 feet tall and wide. The April Melody Camellia is a good choice for home gardeners in USDA zones 6-9.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for the April Melody Camellia:
- Choose a sunny or partially shady spot for your camellia. It needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
- Plant your camellia in well-drained, acidic soil.
- Water your camellia regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Fertilize your camellia every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around your camellia to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune your camellia regularly to remove dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant.
The April Melody Camellia is a relatively low-maintenance plant. With proper care, it will thrive for many years to come.
Here are some additional tips for growing and caring for camellias in general:
- Camellias are susceptible to some pests and diseases, such as scale, mealybugs, and camellia flower blight.
- To prevent pests and diseases, it is important to inspect your camellias regularly and to take steps to control any problems that you find.
- Camellias can be transplanted, but it is best to do so in the spring or fall when the weather is mild.
Camellias are a beautiful and rewarding plant to grow. With proper care, they will provide you with many years of enjoyment.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
