Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' ~ Nuccio's Gem Camellia fire-risk Five-leaf Clover

Five-leaf Clover

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The semi-double shell pink flowers with yellow stamen have color more prominent at the edges bloom from late winter into early spring and attract butterflies

or shift from a pink with white edging in new bloom to purple with white edging at maturity - and will experience new flowers several times throughout the spring and fall bloom time

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' ~ Nuccio's Gem Camellia fire-risk Five-leaf CloverNuccio'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 Culture: