Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' ~ Monrovia® Nuccio's Gem Camellia soil Worthing 2

Worthing 2

bright salmon-pink semi-double flowers bloom non-stop from mid spring until frost if deadheaded

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Root maggots may be a problem in some areas

The huge arrowhead shaped leaves are deep green with distinctive dark red veining and splashed with pink

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' ~ Monrovia® Nuccio's Gem Camellia soil Worthing 2Monrovia Nuccio's Gem Camellia is a vigorous evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Its large, formally double white flowers that have slightly pointed petals bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub Origins: East and Southeast Asia Height: 8 12 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 6 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9