Nuccio's Cameo Camellia
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Nuccio's Cameo Camellia

Nuccio's Cameo Camellia

$102.00
$102.00
$102.00
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Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Cameo'

 

Nuccio's Cameo Camellia delivers refined winter-through-spring floral displays featuring beautifully petaled soft-pink double to formal-double blooms that contrast elegantly against year-round lustrous deep-green glossy foliage. This evergreen cultivar reaches 8–10 feet tall with a 6–8 foot spread, developing substantial architectural presence suitable for specimen display, screening applications, and foundation integration. The combination of extended bloom season, refined petal form, and sustained foliage excellence renders it an exceptional selection for gardeners seeking sophisticated ornamental character and reliable performance across diverse landscape applications where winter-spring color and refined aesthetic presence are valued.

 

Nuccio's Cameo Camellia thrives in well-draining soil conditions and benefits from restrained watering protocols—overwatering presents greater establishment risk than periodic moisture deficit. In clay-heavy soils prevalent throughout many regions, amending planting holes with pine bark or comparable organic soil conditioners substantially improves drainage and root health. This soil preparation strategy proves equally beneficial for companion acid-loving species including rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels, establishing optimal foundation conditions for sustained plant vigor and reliable performance across diverse landscape applications..

Hardiness Map
Mature Height: 10'
Mature Width: 8'
Flower Season: Spring
Sun: Full Shade
Hardiness Zone: 7 to 9
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
0 to 10
7
-17.8 to -12.2
10 to 20
8
-12.2 to -6.7
20 to 30
9
-6.7 to -1.1

Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Camellia as they prefer less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.