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Yuletide Camellia Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

―Yuletide Camellia

Very popular for its long bloom season among the Camellia sasanqua varieties. Beautiful bright red with bright golden yellow stamens single petaled flowers bloom from mid fall through early winter are 2.5-3.0" wide, and extremely showy during the winter months while others have long past faded. A sight for your family to enjoy over the entire Christmas season. Its upright form with glossy dark green leaves gives it great contrast to the striking display of flowers. Camellia's have long been a part of the southeastern United States, and a southern landscape tradition. Grow rate is about 1-2Ft. per year. Perfect for beds, borders, hedges, screens, walls, fences, walks, patio, corner plant, and a focal point specimen. See Specifications below. Shop the Yuletide Camellia for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Item	Description
Other Names	Autumn Camellia, Yuletide Camellia Sasanqua
Special Features	Extremely attractive and densely packed large 2.5-3.0" single pedaled wide bright red with golden yellow stamens flowers from mid Fall to early Winter (December in our area) while others have long past faded. Deer, drought, heat, humidity resistant. Low maintenance.
Category	Evergreen shrub
Hardiness Zones	7-10 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Slow to Moderate, up to 1-2Ft. per year
Sun	Full Sun – Part Shade. Morning Sun with afternoon shade or filtered Sun. Or all day filtered Sun. Avoid afternoon Sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Height	8-10Ft.
Width	5-8Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 2-3 times wide and 2-3 times deep as the root ball. Likes loam, and silt. Clay or sand provided they are amended. Likes moist but well drained soil. Soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, thus acidic soil. Fine to add some 1-2” of mulch, or 3-4” pine straw to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 4-5Ft. apart for tight solid hedge or screen, center to center. 10Ft. or more apart between shrubs, center to center for more space.
Watering	Average, low once established. Regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep roots. More often in extreme heat, or containers. Its roots do not like wet soil. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed with acid fertilizer in the Spring, after flowers fade. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch to retain moisture during heat of Summer and colder months of Winter.
Pruning	Not required. May prune after flowering in the late Winter, or early Spring. Do not over prune. Always use clean shears to avoid possibly spreading diseases.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Provides large colorful 2.5-3.0" wide single pedaled bright red with golden yellow stamens flowers from mid Fall to early Winter (December in our area).