Evergreen Shrub – Nuccio’s Pearl Camellia

Nuccio’s Pearl Camellia 

Botanical name: camellia japonica ‘nuccio’s pearl’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-8 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink/white

Bloom time: winter, spring 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune immediately after blooming in the spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new wood cuttings in the early summer 

Landscape use: shade garden, foundation planting, privacy, hedge 

Special features: long-lasting blooms

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a month throughout the spring and summer with a slow-release balanced fertilizer 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: azaleas, japanese maples, gardenias 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no