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 gift plant 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 a.k.a: Yuletide Sasanqua Camellia Shrub
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
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