Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' ~ Monrovia® Nuccio's Pearl Camellia Size:5 GALLON The Antigua series has sturdy

The Antigua series has sturdy stems that support the weight of their blooms and are not affected by summer heat

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COMPANION PLANTS: Elderberry

The long blue-green sword-like foliage is erect and lightly arched

mounded native perennial with hairy stems with rough lance-like dark green leaves

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' ~ Monrovia® Nuccio's Pearl Camellia Size:5 GALLON The Antigua series has sturdyMonrovia Nuccio's Pearl Camellia is a vigorous evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Its large double flowers that have slightly pointed petals are orchid at the edges and gradually fade to white at the center 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: 6 8