Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Jewel’ (3 litre pot)

Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Jewel’ grows charming, fully-double, pale pastel pink flowers when little else in the garden is in bloom.

Appearing from as early as February through to April, these stunning flowers appear through thick, dark-green, dense, evergreen foliage creating a beautiful colour contrast.

‘Nuccio’s Jewel’ will look fantastic when planted in a container or a shrub border, growing to a compact size of around 2-3m in the UK and offering consistent year-round interest.

They can be planted any time of the year, so long as the ground is not too frosty. Look for a position of partial or dappled shade, preferably with a dose of early morning sun but with protection from the most intense mid-day heat.

They are lime-hating plants, meaning that they do not grow well in alkaline-based soils, so if your garden soil is more alkaline, then make sure to use a healthy amount of ericaceous compost when planting into a large pot or container. Water the camellia well before removing it from the pot and when planting on, use ericaceous compost and a fertiliser or feed that is suitable for ericaceous plants, such as Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Continuous Release Plant Food or Liquid Ericaceous Feed.

Details

• A Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Pearl’ in a 3 litre pot
• Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit
• Flower colour: Pink
• Foliage colour: Green
• Sunlight: Partial shade, Full shade
• Aspect: North-facing, East-facing or West-facing
• Soil drainage: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering period: February, March, April
• Plant height (mature): up to 3m
• Features: Ideal for cut flowers, Evergreen