YuletideĀ Camellia is a full-sized upright evergreenĀ shrubĀ with aĀ roundedĀ habitĀ andĀ glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.Ā TheĀ brilliant red flowers with contrasting yellow stamen bloom from mid-fall into winterĀ whichĀ attracts butterflies.Ā Best blooms occur inĀ partial sunĀ and acidic, well-drained soil.Ā Ā
|
Type:Ā |
|
|
Height:Ā |
8ā - 10āĀ |
|
Spread:Ā |
8ā - 10ā |
|
Spacing:Ā |
9ā |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone:Ā |
7 - 10 |
|
Culture:Ā |
|
|
Bloom Color:Ā |
Red |
|
Season of Interest:Ā |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Ā Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots.Ā Watch for aphids and spider mites.Ā Ā Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low.Ā Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES:Ā Accents or Group Plantings,Ā Borders,Ā Woodland Gardens,Ā Wildlife Gardens,Ā Naturalized Areas,Ā Screening,Ā Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fern, Forsythia, Azalea
IMAGES:Ā Photo byĀ Shari K.W., Camellias, (2) Photo byĀ cultivar413,Ā 191221 277 San Diego Balboa Park
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
