Nuccio's Pearl (Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl') - white flowers, illustrated plant card

Nuccio's Pearl

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'

Nuccio's Pearl blooms from February through April.

Bloom calendar
Bloom time
Feb–Apr
Hardiness
Zones 7–9
Sun
Part shade
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
6.6 ft × 4.9 ft
Type
Shrub
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Growing Nuccio's Pearl

Plant it in part shade. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 7–9. Expect it to reach about 6.6 ft tall and 4.9 ft wide at maturity, in roughly 5 years.

When to plant Nuccio's Pearl

Plant Nuccio's Pearl in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in early fall at least six weeks before your first frost, so roots establish in cool weather. For the middle of its hardy zones 7 to 9 range, spring means February to April and fall means September or October. Once settled, it blooms from February to April.

Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 8 in February.

The Camellia family

One of 11 in the Camellia family. Same plant, same care.

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