Nuccio's Bella Rossa Camellia
Best evergreen shrub for adding vibrant color to shaded garden spaces.
Introducing the Nuccio's Bella Rossa Camellia, a captivating evergreen shrub celebrated for its glossy, dark green foliage and striking crimson red blooms. This camellia boasts a long bloom season, with formal, slow-opening flowers appearing from late winter through mid-spring. It features an impressive bud set, even on young plants, and offers versatile use in borders, containers, or mass plantings. Ideal for Asian or woodland garden designs, it thrives in shade to partial shade, providing year-round visual interest.
$59.99
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4.5
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Category Rank
1768
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#1768 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+37%
Above average
Mature Height
8
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant blooms during the winter off-season
- Landscapers needing a reliable and long-lived specimen plant
- Homeowners wanting year-round privacy and lush evergreen structure
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with alkaline soil or limited amendment experience
- Impatient growers looking for rapid landscape coverage
- Cold-climate residents living outside of USDA zones 7-10
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Formal crimson flowers emerge reliably from late winter through mid-spring.
Foliage quality
Glossy, dark green leaves provide a lush backdrop year-round.
Establishment speed
Impressive bud set appears even on younger, developing plants.
Maintenance ease
Requires only minimal pruning once the flowering cycle concludes.
Design versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or woodland garden layouts.
Shade adaptability
Thrives in shaded environments where many flowering shrubs struggle.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Growth Rate
Medium
Light Needs
Shade, Partial Shade
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Pruning
After flowering
Features
- Long bloom season with formal crimson red flowers
- Abundant bud set on young plants
- Glossy, dark green evergreen foliage
- Versatile for borders and containers
- Suitable for Asian/woodland gardens
- Requires minimal pruning after flowering
- Attracts attention year-round
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Nuccio's Bella Rossa Camellia, noting its robust health immediately upon delivery. Reviewers frequently highlight the stunning, deep red color and impressive size of the blooms, confirming the plant lives up to its premium reputation. Many buyers appreciate how quickly the plant establishes itself and begins flowering, making it a reliable addition to the garden. While the price point is higher, the perceived longevity and beauty justify the investment, leading to high satisfaction regarding the overall aesthetic design and vitality.
Know before you buy
This camellia offers a long bloom season, typically producing its formal crimson flowers from late winter through mid-spring.
At maturity, the Nuccio's Bella Rossa reaches approximately 8 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Plan for this footprint to ensure it has enough room to maintain its natural shape.
No, this camellia actually prefers shade to partial shade. It is an excellent choice for woodland garden settings where direct, intense sunlight is limited.
Yes, its versatile growth habit makes it well-suited for containers, provided the pot has excellent drainage and is large enough to accommodate its mature size.
It requires minimal maintenance. If you choose to prune it to manage its size or shape, do so immediately after the flowering season concludes.
The Nuccio's Bella Rossa is hardy in USDA zones 8. If you live in a colder climate, it is best grown in a container that can be moved to a protected area during the winter.
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