Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Pearl’
Nuccio’s Pearl Camellia
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 6-8' x 6-8' |
Exposure | Filtered Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | White |
Bloom Time | Winter |
Special Features | Shade Tolerant |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Sunset Garden Zones | 4-9, 12, 14-24, H1 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-10 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderately slow-growing evergreen shrub typically growing to 6-8’ tall and wide or larger with age.
Can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. This popular midseason blooming variety features lustrous glossy deep-green foliage accented with large elegant formal double white flowers edged with a beautiful soft-orchid-pink blush. Well-suited as an accent or foundation planting and can be grown on trellises or in containers. A popular choice for woodland or Asian themed gardens. Prefers a rich well-drained soil in a filtered-sun to light-shade exposure.