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Other common names camellia 'Nuccio's Gem'
Family Theaceae
Genus Camellia are evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves and showy flowers with solitary or clustered flowers early in the year
Details 'Nuccio's Gem' has a compact, upright habit and white formal double flowers which can be up to 10cm across
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Columnar/Upright
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Shade
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 2.5-4 metres
Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts see camellia cultivation
Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Wall-side Borders Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 8
Pests Can get aphids, cushion scale and vine weevil
Diseases May be affected by honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight
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camellia 'Nuccio's Gem'
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