Nuccio's Bella Rossa Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Bella Rossa'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #01725
Description | An abundance of formal, four-inch, crimson red blooms open slowly over a long period for an especially long bloom season. Even young plants show an extra heavy bud set. Looks right at home in Asian gardens when massed or as a specimen in a container. Glossy, dark green foliage makes this a prized plant for the milder regions. Evergreen. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Late winter to mid-spring |
Mature Size | Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide in 10 years; up to 20 ft. tall with age. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Care | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.