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Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’ Premium 15cm

Name: Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’ Premium 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: CamelYuletide15cm
Price: 30.0 EUR
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Evergreen hybrid camellia · Theaceae · Single red winter flowers

Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’

If you cannot decorate a tree, plant this and pretend 🎄

Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 15 cm · Height: approximately 50 cm

Single red flowers
Golden stamens
Early winter flowering
Dense upright crown

Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’ brings red to the garden as the days shorten and every flower earns a little more attention. Its simple orange-red blooms open around a bright cluster of golden stamens. Against dark evergreen foliage, that clear contrast has the warmth of a small festive decoration. This is a camellia to choose for the pleasure of a winter view: expressive in colour, elegant in outline and full of character during the garden’s quieter months.

The upright crown provides a clear vertical accent beside an entrance, path or window. Fine lateral branches work well above lower spreading plants, while the permanent foliage can become a dark backdrop for white spring flowers after its own red display has finished.

What makes it special

‘Yuletide’ stands apart through simple flower form, strong contrast and a season centred on winter.

Clear red and gold

Single petals open around conspicuous golden-yellow stamens, creating a strong graphic effect.

A winter rhythm

Flowering may begin in late autumn and continue through winter, depending on climate.

A dense upright line

The crown keeps a compact upward habit and remains an evergreen backdrop after flowering.

Why you will love it: it provides genuine colour at the time of year when the garden needs it most.

In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsNear an entrance or winter view, in acid soil and sheltered morning light.

Planting position

Winter red where you see it every day

Plant near a window, entrance or route used in winter. Choose bright partial shade, shelter from cold wind and no direct morning sun on frozen flowers.

Allow room for an upright medium to large shrub over time. In a pot, gradual size increases keep moisture under better control.

Colour & compatibility

Combinations that work

Clear red and gold balance with dark green, white and bronze. Companions should share acid to neutral soil, winter moisture and sheltered partial shade.

Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ — adds dark red buds and a compact evergreen mass in the same acid partial shade
Narcissus ‘Thalia’ — brings fine white flowers later beneath the crown in winter-drained soil
Dryopteris erythrosora — adds coppery young fronds and a calm lower texture in humus-rich partial shade

Care at a glance

Light

Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, protected from hot afternoon light.

Watering

Consistent moisture without waterlogging, especially during bud development.

Climate & hardiness

Evergreen and hardy, but early flowers are best sheltered from frost and cold wind.

Safety

For ornamental use and not intended for consumption.

Detailed careComplete care guideAcid soil, winter flower protection, summer water for buds, light feeding and post-flowering pruning.

Position

Choose bright partial shade, ideally with morning light and protection from drying wind.

Soil

Use acid to neutral, humus-rich and freely draining soil. Good winter drainage is essential.

Watering

Do not allow summer drought because buds develop on fresh growth. Water deeply and evenly.

Feeding

Ericaceous feed after flowering supports new growth. Avoid strong late feeding.

Pruning

Shape lightly only after flowering. Later pruning removes potential bud sites.

Flower protection

Protect pot and crown during frost. Morning sun can quickly damage frozen petals.

Development over timeThe annual cycle of a winter camelliaSpring growth, summer bud development and a red peak during the cold season.

Spring

Fresh green shoots follow flowering and mature to support the next display.

Summer

Buds develop with steady water. Sudden drought at this stage can reduce the winter show.

Autumn–winter

Buds open as single red flowers with golden stamens, before many spring-flowering camellias.

Mature habit & dimensions

Maturity in 5–10 years

Height 2.5–4 mSpread 1.5–2.5 mBushy, dense and upright

An upright crown with fine lateral branches. Small single red flowers leave the golden stamens exposed.

Form through time

Seasonal cycle

Evergreen foliage

Autumn–winterRed flowers open against the permanent green foliage.

Spring–summerFlowering recedes and the branch tips continue with fresh leaves.

The camellia remains evergreen. Its main change is from the red winter display to the fresh growth that follows; flowering dates vary with the climate.

What to expect after planting: a few early flowers on a young crown, becoming fuller and more reliable each year.

History & originCultivar originA seedling of ‘Hiryû’: first flower in 1959, registration in 1970.

At Nuccio’s Nurseries in Altadena, California, a seed of Camellia × vernalis ‘Hiryû’ produced the camellia we know as ‘Yuletide’. Its seed parent was known, while the plant that supplied the pollen remained unidentified.

The seedling first flowered in 1959, with small single orange-red blooms and golden anthers. In 1970 it was registered with the American Camellia Society as number 1130, eleven years after that first flowering. The name ‘Yuletide’ refers to Christmas and suits its early cool-season display: the festive garden character began with that Californian seedling.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

The × vernalis hybrid background

The Camellia × vernalis group is associated with hybridisation between C. sasanqua and C. japonica. This helps explain how ‘Yuletide’ combines an early cool-season flowering rhythm with a more substantial evergreen framework than a typical sasanqua.

The yellow centre remains fertile

Because the flower is single, its stamens have not been converted en masse into petals as in formal-double camellias. The conspicuous golden ring is a functional pollen-bearing whorl, not merely a colour accent.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers about position, watering and long-term growth.

01Is it a sasanqua?

The accepted name is Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’, although it is often grouped with sasanqua camellias in the trade.

02When does it flower?

Usually from late autumn through winter, with exact timing depending on climate and position.

03Does it need ericaceous compost?

Yes, especially in a pot. Use an acid mix with good drainage.

04Why are the buds not opening?

Summer drought, abrupt moisture changes, frost or an overheated root ball can prevent opening.

05Can it make a hedge?

It can join an informal evergreen boundary, but its value is greatest where flowers remain clearly visible.

06When should it be pruned?

As flowering finishes, before fresh growth advances and the next buds begin to form.

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Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’ Premium 15cm

Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’ Premium 15cm

Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’

What makes it special

Clear red and gold

A winter rhythm

A dense upright line

Winter red where you see it every day

Combinations that work

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Position

Soil

Watering

Feeding

Pruning

Flower protection

Spring

Summer

Autumn–winter

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

The × vernalis hybrid background

The yellow centre remains fertile

Frequently asked questions

Camellia × vernalis ‘Yuletide’ Premium 15cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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