Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' ~ Nuccio's Pearl Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' ~ Nuccio's Pearl CamelliaNuccio's Pearl Camellia is a vigorous evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Its large double flowers that have slightly pointed petals are orchid at the edges and gradually fade to white at the center bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub Origins: East and Southeast Asia Height: 6 8 Spread:

Nuccio's Pearl Camellia is a vigorous evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.  Its large double flowers that have slightly pointed petals are orchid at the edges and gradually fade to white at the center bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and well-drained acidic soil.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots.  Watch for aphids and spider mites.   Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Azalea, Astilbe, Hosta

IMAGES:  Tracie Hall, DSC_0175, (2) Photoset by cultivar413, Carlsbad - Armstrong Garden Center, Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' (1) 210316 046, (2) 210316 045

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.