How to prune nuccio's gems camellia

Immediately after flowering (spring). Prune back to just above a leaf node using clean, sharp secateurs. Thin the interior of the plant to open up air circulation. For wall-trained specimens, tie in new growth and remove outward-pointing shoots promptly.

Annually, after flowering. Nuccio's Gems is a popular formal double pink camellia with moderately vigorous growth. It benefits from annual post-bloom pruning to maintain shape and improve air circulation. Remove spent flowers, dead wood, and any stems growing inward. It takes well to light shaping and can be trained against a wall or as a hedge.

Prune back to just above a leaf node using clean, sharp secateurs. Thin the interior of the plant to open up air circulation. For wall-trained specimens, tie in new growth and remove outward-pointing shoots promptly.