Enjoy YULETIDE SASANQUA CAMELLIA bushes for their...

. profusion of bright red Christmas-time flowers >>> mid to late season
. eye-catching single blooms >>> golden stamens and light fragrance
. distinctive upright growth habit >>> dense growth to 6-8'+
. luxuriant dark green year-round foliage >>> very refined
. eco-friendly nature >>> easy-to-grow, pest-free and long-lived in proper habitat
. garden versatility >>> shade gardens, containers, flowering privacy screens
. a true Southern heritage plant >>> great holiday gift idea!

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9 | considered winter hardy to 0 °F (-18°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 [western states]

LIGHT: partial shade [increased sun tolerance with ample moisture]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acidic + well-drained

Botanical Name: Camellia x vernalis 'Yuletide'
Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family
Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: Nuccio's Nurseries, Altadena, CA: 1963. Nuccio's have been breeders of award-winning camellias since the 1930's. Yuletide originated from a Hiryu seedling that first bloomed in 1959.
From the website Sazanka: The Flower of Autumn Sun: “Sazanka” is a Japanese name of the ornamental shrub Camellia sasanqua and two related hybrid camellia species – C. x hiemalis and C. x vernalis. Non-Japanese people call it “sasanqua”. In Japanese, word “sazanka” is written with three Kanji characters meaning “mountain”, “tea” and “flower”. In Chinese, sasanqua is called “cha-mai” and is written with two characters meaning “tea” and “pretty”, together meaning “pretty tea”. The "Sazanka" website has tons of incredible information about autumn camellias.
a.k.a: Yuletide Sasanqua Camellia

Related Sasanqua Camellias for sale:
Cotton Candy Sasanqua Camellia, Daydream Sasanqua, Shishi Gashira Camellia, Snow on the Mountain Sasanqua Camellia, Star Above Star Sasanqua Camellia, Kanjiro Sasanqua Camellia

How to grow Yuletide Autumn Camellias:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements (see above)
. Plant high, with trunk base well above soil line to ensure adequate drainage
. Water regularly throughout the year and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize Autumn Camellias in spring with an acid fertilizer and again in early July
. Prune after flowering to ensure maximum bud set/flowers for next year's bloom (not necessary)
. Maintain a thick, acidic mulch layer to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around camellia plants once they're established
. Grow Yuletide Camellias in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Yuletide's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Celebrate the Christmas season with Yuletide Camellias.

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