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Yuletide Camellia
3 Gallon
$99
$109
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Yuletide Camellia
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Yuletide Camellia Information
About The Yuletide Camellia
Yuletide Camellia Provides Bright Winter Blooms
Bring the holiday spirit to your garden with the stunning Yuletide Camellia. This evergreen beauty is renowned for its vibrant red blooms that appear just in time for the festive season, making it a perfect natural decoration for winter.
Why You'll Love the Yuletide Camellia
- Striking Blooms: The Yuletide Camellia boasts bright red flowers with a striking yellow center, providing a bold contrast against the deep green foliage.
- Winter Interest: Blooming from late fall to early winter, this camellia keeps your garden colorful and lively even in the colder months.
- Evergreen Foliage: Enjoy lush green leaves all year round, offering a beautiful backdrop for its seasonal blooms.
- Low Maintenance: Yuletide Camellia is easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and thriving in partial shade.
- Versatile Growth: Perfect for garden beds, borders, or as a standalone specimen. It can also be grown in containers, making it an excellent choice for patios and small spaces.
Ready to grow your new favorite plant? The Yuletide Camellia is a delightful addition that promises to brighten up your winter landscape with minimal fuss. Make your garden a winter wonderland with the timeless beauty of the Yuletide Camellia!
Yuletide Camellia Details
Mature Height:
8-10 ft.
Mature Width:
8-10 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Botanical Name:
Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'
Grows Well In Zones:
7-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Watering Requirements
Newly planted shrubs need frequent waterings, often 2-3 times a week or daily in hot weather to establish strong roots. Established in-ground plants only need a deep soaking 1–2 times a week during dry spells. Containers always dry out faster and require daily checking, often needing a thorough watering almost every single day during the summer heat.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in partial shade, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade. They can tolerate full sun in cooler northern climates, but they should be shielded from intense afternoon sun in warmer southern climates to protect their leaves.
Humidity Requirements
Prefers moderate to higher humidity conditions, thriving in coastal or naturally humid environments.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.
How and when should you fertilize camellias?
Fertilize camellias in spring after their blooming cycle finishes using an acid-forming fertilizer formulated for azaleas, rhododendrons, and camellias. You can use either a synthetic fertilizer or organic amendments like composted pine bark or well-rotted compost. Apply fertilizer sparingly 2–3 times between early spring and mid-summer, avoiding late-autumn fertilizing, which can trigger delicate new growth that gets damaged by winter cold.
How do you prune camellias for healthy growth and maximum blooms?
Prune camellias in late spring immediately after their flowers fade before new flower buds set for the next season. Trim back dead or crossing branches, thin out inner growth to improve air circulation and light penetration, and shape the shrub lightly using clean bypass pruners.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Yuletide Camellia
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Indoor Ready
Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted
Soil intact. No repotting stress.
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Free replacement within 48 hours.