Camellia sasanqua - Yuletide
- Mature size: 1.5-2.5m tall x 1-2m wide.
- Recommended spacing for hedging: 1m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Dwarf hedge, container plant, flowering shrub, short privacy screen.
Noteworthy
Evergreen, low maintenance, provides stunning flowers, attracts pollinators.
Tolerant
Pruning, protected coastal conditions, various soil types, light frost once established.
Colour/Growth form
Rich green foliage with brilliant Pink-red single blooms and a splash of golden yellow stamens. Ideal for creating a focal point in the garden with its blooms. Known for its compact form, making it perfect for diverse landscape uses. Camellia sasanqua Yuletide is an adaptable beauty that infuses striking colour into gardens, with bright red-pink flowers that can uplift any landscape.
What is Camellia Sasanqua Yuletide?
Camellia sasanqua Yuletide is a popular Autumn flowering shrub known for its vibrant single red blooms contrasted by sunny yellow centers. Originating from Asia, it offers evergreen charm and Autumn to early winter interest, becoming a garden standout
How to Care for Camellia Sasanqua Yuletide
Ensure it is planted in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Camellia sasanqua thrives with consistent moisture but avoids waterlogged conditions. Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Fertilise during the warmer months with a specialised camellia fertiliser to encourage lush growth.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Best in acidic to neutral soils, with moist but well draining soil.
Benefits of Planting Camellia Sasanqua Yuletide
Enhances garden aesthetics with Autumn-winter colour. Offers privacy when hedging, and its flowers can be a lively attraction for pollinators. By planting this shrub, you bring a touch of elegance and life to otherwise dormant gardens.
