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CAMELLIA x vernalis 'Yuletide'
Small red flowers around Christmas time
2 year
£25.00 each
3 year
£30.00 each
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Good to know
A chance seedling that first bloomed in 1959 -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. 1959. Nuccio's Nurseries, California -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Camellias
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species
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Camellia
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EvergreenDense, dark green foliage with small leaves to 4.5cm (1¾in) long
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Red
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsTo 7.5cm (3in) across
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BorderSuitable for a large border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact habit. Small flowers become prolific as shrub matures
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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