CAMELLIA x vernalis 'Yuletide'

Small red flowers around Christmas time

2 year

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Available again from June 2025

£25.00 each

3 year

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£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 fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
species
Camellia
Evergreen
Dense, dark green foliage with small leaves to 4.5cm (1¾in) long
Red
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals

To 7.5cm (3in) across
Border
Suitable for a large border
Cottage garden
Patio / pot plants
Town garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Height
2.5m (8ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Tall Shrub
Compact habit. Small flowers become prolific as shrub matures
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.
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
Winter Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Full sun
Partial shade