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Nuccio's Gem Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'
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Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is a popular Camellia prized for its beautiful white formal double flowers that shimmer against the dark green glossy foliage. This stunning Camellia is celebrated for its elegance and beauty and is sure to add a touch of grace and sophistication to any garden.
Nuccio’s Gem originated in southern California over 50 years ago and has remained a favorite among gardeners for its vigorous, compact, bushy, upright growth and gorgeous pure white blooms with multiple overlapping petals and symmetrical form. The luminous white flowers bloom in winter and brighten any shady garden. Relatively easy to grow, Nuccio’s Gem is a handsome shrub year round and a good choice for anyone looking for an easy-care plant.
Evergreen in USDA Zones 8-10, Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is a wonderful addition to the garden that can be used as an accent or foundation shrub, or planted in groups to create a privacy screen or an informal border. Perfect for formal, woodland or Japanese gardens, or in containers, Nuccio’s Gem is beautiful in any landscape.
With its perfectly formed white flowers and glossy deep green foliage, Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is a Camellia of high quality and outstanding beauty with minimum effort. Truly a gem in the garden, Nuccio’s Gem will add a touch of elegance to your landscape that will be treasured for years.
How large does Nuccio’s Gem Camellia grow?
It typically reaches about 8 to 10 feet tall and spreads roughly 6 to 8 feet wide, forming a dense, upright evergreen shrub.
What kind of light does it prefer?
It thrives in partial shade or filtered light; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Avoid intense direct afternoon sun in hot climates to prevent stress.
What type of soil and moisture does it need?
It prefers well-drained, acidic (pH around 5.5 to 6.5) soil rich in organic matter. Soil should stay evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
How should I water and maintain it?
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, keep soil moderately moist. Apply a layer of mulch around the roots to keep them cool, and prune lightly after flowering to shape.
Seasonality
Mature height
6-15 ft.
Mature Width
6-8 ft.
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Watering
Moderate
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Bees
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