Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' ~ April Dawn Camellia multicolored-leaf Its long feathery plumes bloom

Its long feathery plumes bloom creamy white with a pink or red tinge in summer and gradually turn light beige mid-fall

Brown Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) in wet meadow at the Morton Arboretum - Flickr - Jay Sturner (3)

COMPANION PLANTS: Boxwood

Type:  Perennial

Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soils

Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' ~ April Dawn Camellia multicolored-leaf Its long feathery plumes bloomApril Dawn Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with serrated glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Fragrant formal double white flowers with dark pink streaking bloom in early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 5 8 Spread: 3 4 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White+Pink Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round