Nuccio's Gem Camellia is a vigorous evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round. Its large, formally double white flowers that have slightly pointed petals bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and well-drained acidic soil.
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Origins: |
East and Southeast Asia |
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Height: |
8’ - 12’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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: Photoset by Peter Stevens, Nuccio's Gem camellia (1)+(2), 阿橋 HQ, 山茶花-完全重瓣型 Camellia japonica Formal Double Form [昆明金殿 Kunming, China]
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
