Yuletide Camellia | Festive Red Winter Blooms

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Yuletide Camellia

Camellia sasanquas ‘Yuletide’

A compact, award-winning Sasanqua for vibrant red and yellow holiday blooms in mid-winter.

$129.00

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Description

Yuletide Camellia is a festive holiday classic, blooming right in time for Christmas with vibrant, single, scarlet-red flowers that contrast brilliantly with their prominent golden-yellow stamens. It has a dense, upright, and compact growth habit. This award-winning Sasanqua is incredibly popular for adding a burst of cheerful red color to the winter garden and is excellent for containers, low hedges, or as a specimen.

Festive Holiday Blooms: Flowers profusely in December and January with bright red, single flowers and yellow centers.
Compact, Dense Habit: Grows in a neat, upright mound, making it very versatile in the landscape.
Award-Winning: Recognized for its outstanding garden performance and seasonal color.
Perfect for Containers & Small Hedges: Its size and form are ideal for patio pots or low, colorful borders.
Sun Tolerant: Performs well in a sunny to partly shaded location.

Quick Facts

Features:Glossy obovate leaves with pointed tips and fine serrations. Abundant vermilion single flowers (5-8 petals) with golden stamens bloom profusely from fall through early spring, emitting a delicate fragrance.
Mature Height: 8–10 ft
Mature Width: 8–10 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Full sun to part sun
Key Advantages:Extended seasonal interest (October–March),Naturally symmetrical form,Drought tolerant once established,Excellent for formal hedging
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
Landscape Uses:Year-round structural plantings,Japanese-style gardens,Entryway focal points,Large containers

Faqs

Q: Is it reliably in bloom for Christmas?
A: In Zone 9a, it typically begins its peak bloom in late November to December, making it a reliable source of holiday color. Bloom time can vary slightly with weather conditions.

Q: How do I use it in containers?
A: Plant it in a large pot with acidic potting mix. It makes a stunning standalone holiday decoration on a porch or patio and can be underplanted with seasonal annuals like white pansies.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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