Camellia Nuccios Gem

Camellia Nuccios Gem Details

Camellia japonica Nuccios Gem is an elegant, evergreen shrub that produces pure white flowers with petals arranged in a formal spiral. These spectacular blooms appear in winter and spring and contrast well with the glossy, dark green foliage. It is a relatively compact plant with an upright growth habit and typically reaches 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It is tolerant of cool and humid climates as well as moderate frost once established. Camellia Nuccios Gem is commonly grown as specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage or “white” gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is also well suited to being maintained in a container. For hedging space plants 50 cm apart.