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Yuletide Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide'

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Overview

The Yuletide Camellia, a festive, evergreen shrub, brings vibrant color to winter gardens with its striking, single red blooms centered with bright yellow stamens. Flowering in late fall to early winter, this easy-care Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' variety reaches an average size of 8-10 ft in height and 6-8 ft in width. Thrives in part shade, acidic soil, and requires minimal pruning. USDA Zones: 7-10. Ideal for hedges or focal points.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Yuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — Ideal for hedges or focal points
Yuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — brings vibrant color to winter gardens with its strikingYuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — single red blooms centered with bright yellow stamensYuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — Flowering in late fall to early winterYuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — Thrives in part shade, acidic soil, and requires minimal pruning

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Yuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — Ideal for hedges or focal points
Yuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — brings vibrant color to winter gardens with its striking
Yuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — single red blooms centered with bright yellow stamens
Yuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — Flowering in late fall to early winter
Yuletide Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua 'Yuletide') — Thrives in part shade, acidic soil, and requires minimal pruning
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