Nuccio's Pearl Camellia
Best elegant evergreen for gardeners seeking sophisticated, shade-loving floral accents.
The Nuccio's Pearl Camellia is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its spectacular, fully double blooms. These exquisite flowers showcase pure white petals delicately edged with a soft orchid pink blush, creating a stunning visual against the plant's glossy, dark green foliage. This mid-season bloomer adds an elegant, formal touch to any garden setting. It thrives in partial shade and prefers organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil, making it a beautiful and sophisticated addition to borders, containers, or woodland gardens.
$59.99
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Category Rank
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+52%
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Family Name
Camellia
/ Camellia
Who it's for
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, year-round privacy and structure
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the dormant winter season
- Landscapers looking for a sophisticated, eye-catching focal point
Who should skip it
- Beginners unwilling to monitor for common garden pests
- Gardeners with alkaline soil conditions or limited maintenance time
- Impatient landscapers needing immediate screening or tall hedges
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetics
Double-layered petals with delicate pink edging offer unmatched visual sophistication.
Year-Round Appeal
Glossy evergreen foliage maintains structural interest long after the blooms fade.
Growth Predictability
Slow, upright habit ensures the plant remains manageable in formal landscapes.
Soil Sensitivity
Strict acidic soil requirements demand careful preparation for optimal plant health.
Versatility
Adapts beautifully to containers, woodland borders, or standalone garden focal points.
Climate Hardiness
Limited to zone 8, restricting its range compared to hardier shrub varieties.
Key Specs
Family Name
Camellia
Genus Name
Camellia
Botanical Name
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Hardiness Zone
8
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Features
- Spectacular double blooms with pink-edged white petals
- Glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round appeal
- Adds an elegant, formal appearance
- Blooms mid-season for extended interest
- Versatile for borders, containers, and more
- Upright growth habit
- Evergreen for continuous color
- Requires acidic soil
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Nuccio's Pearl Camellia upon delivery, noting the plants arrive healthy, robust, and well packaged. The primary draw is the stunning aesthetic design; reviewers frequently highlight the unique, creamy white blooms that truly resemble pearls, providing an elegant focal point in the garden. While the initial investment is higher, consumers feel the superior health and reliable performance justify the value, making this a highly recommended specimen for serious gardeners seeking reliable beauty.
Know before you buy
This shrub thrives in partial shade. It performs best when protected from harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the glossy foliage.
Yes, it requires organically rich, well-drained, and acidic soil. If your native soil is alkaline, you may need to amend it or grow the plant in a container with an acid-loving potting mix.
The Nuccio's Pearl has an upright growth habit and will reach approximately 8 feet in height and 8 feet in width. Because it has a slow growth rate, it is easy to manage over time.
Yes, it is container-friendly. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage and use a high-quality, acidic potting medium to keep the plant healthy.
This variety is a mid-season bloomer, typically producing its double, pink-edged white flowers during the winter and spring months.
The Nuccio's Pearl is hardy in zone 8. It is best suited for regions with mild winters, as it may struggle in areas with extreme cold.
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