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Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem'

Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pure white blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined camellia flowers through winter and early spring and brings brightness to New Zealand gardens when many plants are dormant. The beautifully formed flowers stand out against the lush foliage and create a graceful seasonal display. Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' is perfect for gardeners wanting a reliable camellia with classic beauty.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10977

How to grow Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' in NZ

Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' grows best in a sheltered position with fertile well drained slightly acidic soil. In New Zealand gardens it performs well in areas protected from strong afternoon sun and drying winds. Choose a location with morning sun or light shade so the plant develops healthy foliage and produces abundant flowers. Water regularly while the plant establishes so the root system develops strongly.

Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' care tips

Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' prefers soil that remains lightly moist but should never become waterlogged. Apply a camellia fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and encourage future flowering. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool. Light pruning after flowering will maintain a tidy shape and encourage dense growth.

Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' typically grows to around two to three metres tall and about two metres wide. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually forms a dense rounded shrub. For best results allow around one point five to two metres between plants so they have space to develop fully. In suitable conditions this camellia becomes an impressive garden feature.

Landscaping uses for Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem'

Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' is widely used in mixed shrub borders, woodland gardens, and formal plantings. The white flowers provide colour during late winter and spring when many plants are not flowering. It works beautifully as a specimen shrub, flowering hedge, or planted near entrances and pathways where the blooms can be enjoyed. The evergreen foliage provides year round structure.

Why buy Camellia 'Nuccio's Gem' from The Plant Company?

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