Camellia japonica 'Guilio Nuccio' (Guilio Nuccio Camellia)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Guilio Nuccio'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)0 - 40
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA large, vigorous shrub of upright growth with deep rose-pink, semi-double flowers to 13 cm in width with prominent stamens, opening from late winter
LandscapeMixed shrub borders, woodland gardens, screens, hedges, and specimen plant.
PropagationBy semi-hardwood cuttings
CultivationGrow in partial shade in fertile acid or neutral soils, and rich in organic matter with a mulch of bark chips or other organic material.
PestsAphids, scale insects, vine weevil, and leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatA large, vigorous shrub of upright growth.
Leaf DescriptionDark green, glossy leaves to 10.5 cm long.
Flower DescriptionDeep rose-pink, semi-double flowers to 13 cm in width with prominent stamens, opening from late winter onwards.

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