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Camellia Nuccios Pearl

Camellia Nuccio s Pearl
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

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Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl', a variety with overlapping petals, pale pink with carmine edges.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

A compact bush with an upright habit, the Nuccio's Pearl Camellia is an elegant variety with double flowers, of blush pink with carmine edges.

It forms a 1.50m (5 ft) tall bush with a width of 80cm (2 ft). This variety blooms from February to April. It produces 6-7cm (2.8 in) diameter double flowers with overlapping petals, fuchsia pink at the beginning of flowering, becoming pale pink with a deep pink border and finally pink blushed white at the end of flowering.

The rounded leaves of the camellia are dark green, measuring 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) in length and are evergreen. Hardy down to -15°C, this variety is cultivated in partial shade, sheltered from cold winds. It prefers acidic, humus-rich, moist and light soils.

Plant Camellia Nuccio's Pearl in an ericaceous bedl alongside azaleas, skimmia, Japanese quince and heathers. For a colourful spring scene plant a carpet of pink and white tulips at the base, such as the Lily flowering Tulip Holland Chic, the Single Tulip Hémisphère or the Triumph Tulip Sorbet.

Its compact size also allows it to be grown in a pot. Place it on a partially shaded terrace, alongside a wall, protected from cold and drying winds.

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Camellias: planting, pruning and care
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Camellias: planting, pruning and care
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Camellia Nuccios Pearl (Flowering) Flowering
Camellia Nuccios Pearl (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time February to April
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Cultivar

Nuccio s Pearl

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference79901

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Planting and care

Camellia Nuccio's Pearl can be placed in a fairly shady spot, sheltered from cold and drying winds. You can also grow it in full sun, but the roots must remain cool. Plant in a cool, humus-rich, acidic, and well-drained soil. The bush should not be planted too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1 in) of soil. In winter cover it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick mulch composed of leaf compost and crushed bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush to prevent the dropping of flower buds.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not necessary but if required should be done sparingly just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids do not recover from hard pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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