Camellia x vernalis 'Yuletide'
Camellia 'Yuletide', 'Yuletide' Camellia, Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide, Fall Blooming Camellias, Winter Blooming Camellias, Spring Blooming Camellias, Early to Mid Season Camellias
Cheering up our winters, Camellia x vernalis 'Yuletide' puts a fantastic show during the dull days of winter with its masses of perfectly shaped, single, brilliant red flowers with a boss of golden stamens at their heart. The blooms, 3 in. wide (7 cm), are produced over a fairly long period in early to mid season, in such profusion that this exquisite camellia creates colorful fireworks when in full bloom. The foliage of glossy, dark green leaves is evergreen and makes a wonderful backdrop for foundation plantings or as an espalier.
- This medium-sized evergreen shrub has an upright, compact habit with arching and cascading branches. It moderately grows up to 8-10 ft. tall and wide (240-300 cm)
- A part shade lover, this plant is best grown in consistently moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. Protect from early morning sun and from direct hot summer afternoon sun.
- May be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
- Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic winter blooms. Great flowering shrub for woodland gardens, espaliers or as screen and hedge. Perfect as a specimen plant and may be effectively grown in tubs or large containers.
- Apply a root mulch (leaves or shredded bark)
- Prune after flowering. Prune to thin branching and to control size and shape.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Camellias |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 96" – 120" (240cm – 300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Camellias |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 96" – 120" (240cm – 300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |