April Remembered Ice Angels Camellia
Best cold-hardy evergreen for gardeners seeking vibrant late-winter floral color.
Experience the enduring charm of the April Remembered Ice Angels® Camellia, a stunning shrub that extends the traditional camellia's cold tolerance. This evergreen beauty offers vibrant late-winter to early-spring blooms, even in colder climates, bringing welcome color when the garden needs it most. It's an excellent choice for creating hedges, screens, or foundation plantings, reaching a mature height and spread of 8 feet. For optimal growth, ensure it's planted in organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil and provide shelter during harsh winters.
$89.99
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Price vs Category Average
+128%
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Brand
Monrovia Growers
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in cooler climates seeking hardy, winter-resilient shrubs
- Landscapers needing vibrant color during late winter transitions
- Homeowners wanting year-round privacy and evergreen garden structure
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy clay or alkaline soil conditions
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts wary of pest and mold management
- Owners lacking protected, partially shaded planting locations
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Extends the camellia growing range significantly into colder northern climates.
Bloom Duration
Provides reliable, vibrant floral color across three distinct seasons.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts easily to hedges, foundation plantings, or decorative container displays.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light environments where many flowering shrubs struggle.
Year-Round Appeal
Evergreen foliage maintains structural interest long after the blooms fade.
Maintenance Requirements
Requires specific acidic soil conditions and protection during extreme winter weather.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Family Name
Theaceae
Genus Name
Camellia
Mature Height
8 ft
Mature Width
8 ft
Hardiness Zone
06
Container Size
5 gallon
Features
- Offers enhanced cold tolerance for wider planting zones.
- Provides striking late-winter and early-spring floral color.
- Ideal for hedges, screens, and foundation plantings.
- Versatile for borders and container gardening.
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round visual interest.
- Deer resistant for garden protection.
- Blooms in fall, winter, and spring.
- Suitable for partial to full shade.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate the superior quality of the 'April Remembered' Camellia upon arrival, noting the plants are robust and exceptionally healthy, reflecting Monrovia's reputation. A key theme is the plant's impressive reliability and cold hardiness, allowing gardeners in cooler climates to successfully cultivate these beautiful white blooms. This consistent performance and the striking aesthetic design make it a highly valued addition to the landscape.
Know before you buy
This specific variety is bred for enhanced cold tolerance, allowing it to thrive in USDA Zone 6. While many traditional camellias struggle in colder climates, this shrub is specifically adapted to withstand harsher winter conditions.
Since this shrub reaches a mature width of 8 feet, you should space them approximately 6 to 8 feet apart on center if you want them to grow together into a solid, continuous hedge.
Yes, it is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large pot with excellent drainage and high-quality, acidic potting mix to support its root system as it matures.
No, this camellia actually prefers partial to full shade. It performs best when protected from the intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage.
These shrubs require organically rich, well-drained, and acidic soil. If your native soil is alkaline or heavy clay, you may need to amend it with peat moss or compost to lower the pH and improve drainage.
While no plant is completely immune to hungry wildlife, this variety is generally considered deer-resistant. However, if deer pressure is high in your area, it is always wise to use protective measures until the plant is well-established.
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