A celebrated japonica bearing immaculate, formal-double white blooms of geometric perfection against glossy foliage. An award-winning show camellia, it is superb as a feature plant and cut flower.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Nuccio's Gem Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Nuccio's Gem Camellia
Nuccio's Gem Camellia suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Nuccio's Gem Camellia does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Nuccio's Gem Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Nuccio's Gem Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Nuccio's Gem Camellia in the garden
Nuccio's Gem Camellia earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Nuccio's Gem Camellia sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Nuccio's Gem Camellia
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