The Yuletide Camellia is a classic Camellia sasanqua variety that ushers the Christmas season into your landscape with style! This selection produces brilliant red blooms from fall into winter. These rich-red flower petals surround a stunning golden center. Simple and single-form, the Yuletide’s blossoms have a timeless beauty in the landscape. The foliage is dark green and dense, with an upright growth habit. New growth tends to have a glossy bronze color. At maturity, this variety ranges between 8-10 ft. tall and wide. The Yuletide Camellia is hardy from USDA Zones 7-10. Plant in partial sun (3-4 hours of direct sun) or all-day filtered sun. Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season. They perform best in rich, slightly acidic soil with good drainage. Fertilize yearly with a slow-release acidic plant fertilizer in spring. These 2.5 qt. Yuletide Camellias are well-rooted and matured into their pots. They will be between 12-15 in. tall when shipped and are not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.
| Mature Height (in.) | 96 |
|---|---|
| Mature Width (in.) | 96 |
| Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant,Salt Tolerant |
| Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 12 |
| Best Time to Plant | Spring to Fall |
| Blossom Color | Red |
| Botanical Name | Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' |
| Common Name | Camellia |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Mature Size | Large |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Acidic |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 48-96 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Shipped As | Container |
| Sun Tolerance | Part Sun |
| Water Requirements | Medium Light |
| Wildlife Attracted | Birds |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |