Camellia Nuccio’s Pearl

A stunning camellia,  with white, pink-flushed flowers, Camellia japonica Nuccio’s Pearl is a medium-sized to large, evergreen shrub with a dense, narrow, upright, bushy habit. The ovate to elliptical  leaves are glossy and deep green. Medium-sized (8cm across) double, white flowers, with a pink flush, deeper on the outside petals, are borne in late winter and early spring. This plant must have decidedly acid soil, and should be planted away from cold, drying winds and early morning sun, or thawing after frosts may damage the buds and flowers. Needs little pruning, apart from deadheading and removal of wayward shoots after flowering. Camellia Nuccio’s Pearl holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any moist but well-drained, or well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil
Position: Full shade or partial shade
Season of interest: Late winter to early spring
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height:  8-13’ (2.5-4m) Spread: 5-8’ (1.5-2.5m) in 10-20 years