Nuccio's Pearl Camellia

Nuccio's Pearl is an elegant Camellia japonica cultivar prized for its abundant, fully double blooms in soft blush pink with glowing white edges. Blooming from late winter through early spring, this camellia brings refined beauty to shaded garden beds when few other plants are flowering. Its glossy, deep green foliage and upright, dense growth make it ideal as a hedge, specimen shrub, or foundation plant. A Southern garden favorite, Nuccio's Pearl thrives in acidic, well drained soil and adds year-round appeal with minimal maintenance. 

Height: 6-10 feet

Spread: 5-8 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-9

Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Light: Partial shade

Soil: Acidic, well draining soil

Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred

Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring

Bloom Color: Blush pink with white edges

Maintenance: Low to moderate; prune lightly after bloom