Camellia japonica
'Nuccio's Pearl'
Nuccio's Pearl Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Nuccio's Pearl' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7a-10b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 to -10 |
Temperature (°F) |
0-40 |
Height |
2-4 m |
Spread |
1-2 m |
Landscape |
Suited as hedging, screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in partial shade and rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. |
Shape |
Compact and upright. |
Growth |
Slow |
Leaf Description |
The simple, oval leaves are thick, glossy and 8-10 cm long. |
Flower Description |
The formal double flower is white with pale pink edges and grows 10-12 cm across. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Hardwood cuttings treated with rooting hormone will begin to root within 2-3 months. |