• flourishing yuletide camellia shrub with a lot of red winter blooms
  • close up view of yuletide camellia with soft red petals and an explosion of golden stamens
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  • Camellia Yuletide Shrubs with single red flowers in full bloom

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Yuletide Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'

Camellia Yuletide produces vibrant red single blooms with bright yellow stamens from late fall to early winter, adding festive color to the landscape when other plants are dormant. This evergreen shrub features lush, glossy foliage year-round and is deer-resistant, making it an ideal choice for hedges, borders, or as a striking garden focal point.

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Yuletide Camellia (Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide') is an enchanting evergreen shrub that adds vibrant color to your garden with its striking single red blooms and prominent golden yellow stamens. Blooming in late fall through early winter, this camellia brings a festive touch to the landscape just in time for the holiday season, offering bright flowers when most other plants are dormant. The lush, glossy dark green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for the brilliant red blooms, making Yuletide Camellia a standout choice for creating stunning focal points, low hedges, or accents in garden borders. The compact growth habit, reaching 6 to 8 feet in height with a similar spread, also makes it perfect for small gardens or extensive container plantings.

Yuletide Camellia thrives in partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. Planting this camellia in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade will help protect its delicate blooms from harsh midday sunlight, ensuring they stay fresh and vibrant throughout the blooming season. This versatile shrub is also ideal for espalier, adding a unique vertical element against walls or fences. Yuletide Camellia is relatively low maintenance, requiring only occasional watering once established, and it is well-suited for garden spots that need four-season interest. Its evergreen foliage remains beautiful year-round, creating a lovely, structured appearance that enhances the garden even when not in bloom.

Yuletide Camellia is also deer-resistant, meaning it can thrive in gardens where deer browsing is a concern. Whether used as a standalone specimen, planted in rows as a hedge, or featured in a mixed border, this camellia provides elegant color and a cheerful display during winter, brightening the garden with festive charm. Growing in large pots adds an elegant touch to patios, decks, or entryways, allowing you to enjoy its seasonal beauty up close. With its brilliant red flowers, golden centers, and glossy evergreen foliage, Yuletide Camellia is a timeless addition that brings warmth and beauty to your landscape all year.


Growzone: 7-10 Yuletide Camellia Hardiness Zones 7-10
Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Mature Height: 8-10 feet
Mature Width: 6-8 feet
Classification: Broad Leaved evergreen shrub, fall flowering
Sunlight: Part Sun to Part Shade
Habit: Evergreen, densely branched
Flower Color: Brilliant red, single flowers
Foliage: Dark green
Soil Condition: Any well drained soil
Water Requirements: Water well until established
Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. Provides unmatched winter interest due to its flowering in the early winter

How to Care for Yuletide Camellia

Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Camellia Yuletide for years to come!

How Do I Plant A Yuletide Camellia?

How Do I Plant A Yuletide Camellia?

To plant a Yuletide Camellia, begin by selecting a location that receives partial shade, ideally with morning sun and afternoon shade, to protect the delicate blooms from the intense midday heat. Yuletide Camellia prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter like compost or peat moss to ensure optimal growth. Start by digging a hole twice as wide as the root ball and of equal depth to provide enough room for the roots to spread. Place the shrub in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surrounding soil, as planting too deeply can lead to root rot. Backfill the hole with the original soil, gently firming it around the roots, and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets and help the plant establish itself. Once your Yuletide Camellia is planted, apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the base of the shrub. Mulching helps to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weed growth. Be sure to keep the mulch a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot and maintain good air circulation around the base. During the first growing season, water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, to promote healthy root establishment. If you are planting multiple camellias to create a hedge, space them 4 to 6 feet apart to allow room for growth while ensuring a dense, uniform appearance. With proper planting and care, your Yuletide Camellia will reward you with its beautiful red blooms and evergreen foliage, adding festive color to your garden during the cooler months.

How Do I Water A Yuletide Camellia?

How Do I Water A Yuletide Camellia?

To water a Yuletide Camellia, it is crucial to maintain consistent moisture, especially during the first year of planting when the shrub is establishing its root system. Water deeply once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions, ensuring the water penetrates deeply into the soil to reach the root zone. The best method is to use a slow, deep watering approach, such as with a soaker hose, which allows the moisture to gradually seep into the soil without causing waterlogging. During hot or dry periods, increase the frequency of watering to prevent the soil from drying out completely, as Yuletide Camellia prefers evenly moist but well-drained soil for optimal health and flower production. Avoid shallow watering, as it can lead to weak root growth. Once Yuletide Camellia is established, it becomes more tolerant of occasional dry spells, but consistent watering is still important during extended periods of heat or drought to ensure lush foliage and abundant blooms. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the base of the shrub to help retain moisture, reduce evaporation, and keep the roots cool. Mulch also helps regulate soil temperature and prevents weed competition, which is particularly beneficial during the growing season. Be careful to keep the mulch a few inches away from the trunk to avoid rot and promote proper airflow. With the right watering practices, your Yuletide Camellia will thrive, providing beautiful red blooms and glossy evergreen foliage that will enhance your garden during the colder months.

How Do I Fertilize A Yuletide Camellia?

How Do I Fertilize A Yuletide Camellia?

To fertilize a Yuletide Camellia, apply a balanced, slow-release acidic fertilizer in early spring, just before new growth begins. Choose a fertilizer specifically formulated for camellias, azaleas, or rhododendrons to provide the necessary nutrients for healthy foliage and vibrant blooms. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the base of the shrub, extending it out to the drip line to reach the area where the roots are actively growing. Be careful not to place the fertilizer too close to the trunk, as this can lead to root burn. After fertilizing, water the soil thoroughly to help the nutrients dissolve and be absorbed effectively by the plant, encouraging lush growth and abundant flowering in the fall and winter. In addition to using a granular fertilizer, incorporating organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure around your Yuletide Camellia can improve soil structure and provide a slow release of nutrients throughout the growing season. Spread a layer of compost around the base of the shrub in early spring to enrich the soil and support root health. It is also beneficial to monitor the soil's pH level, as camellias prefer slightly acidic conditions, ideally between 5.5 and 6.5. If the soil is too alkaline, adding sulfur can help lower the pH to create the best environment for nutrient uptake. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to excessive leafy growth at the expense of blooms. With the proper fertilization routine, your Yuletide Camellia will flourish, showcasing its glossy evergreen foliage and festive red flowers year after year.

How Do I Prune A Yuletide Camellia?

How Do I Prune A Yuletide Camellia?

To prune a Yuletide Camellia, it is best to do so in late winter or early spring after the blooming season has ended. This timing allows you to enjoy all of the stunning red blooms while promoting new growth for the following year. Begin by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches to maintain the health of the shrub. Thinning out some of the inner branches can improve air circulation and light penetration, which helps prevent fungal diseases and encourages vigorous growth. Use clean, sharp pruning shears to make smooth cuts, as this minimizes plant stress and promotes quick healing. If you need to shape your Yuletide Camellia, focus on cutting back the longer branches to create a balanced, natural shape. Avoid shearing the plant, as this can result in an unnatural, boxy appearance and may reduce flowering. Instead, make selective cuts at different heights to maintain a natural-looking form and encourage new growth from within. Light pruning throughout the growing season can also help maintain the desired size and shape of the shrub, especially if you are using it as part of a hedge or formal border. With proper pruning, your Yuletide Camellia will thrive, maintaining a dense, bushy structure with healthy, glossy evergreen foliage and vibrant winter blooms that brighten your garden during the cooler months.


Frequently Asked questions

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