{"product_id":"yuletide-camellia","title":"Yuletide Camellia | Winter Blooming Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Blooms When Everything Else Is Dormant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuletide Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yuletide') is one of the most beloved winter-blooming shrubs in the South and Pacific Coast — and for good reason. Its single, bright red flowers with a bold cluster of golden-yellow stamens open from November through January, delivering vivid color precisely when the rest of the garden has gone quiet. Against its dense, glossy dark-green evergreen foliage, the blooms are nothing short of spectacular. Whether used as a specimen, a privacy screen, an espalier on a wall, or a container accent, Yuletide delivers year-round structure and a winter flower show that few plants can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Yuletide Is the Premier Winter Camellia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant winter blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red single flowers with a showy golden-yellow center; blooms November through January when almost nothing else is flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, glossy evergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep green, lustrous leaves provide year-round structure, privacy screening, and backdrop planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — camellias are generally avoided by deer; a reliable choice in landscapes with deer pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — winter blooms provide a critical nectar source for overwintering bees and other beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile landscape use\u003c\/strong\u003e — works as a specimen, privacy hedge, espalier on walls and fences, or container plant for patios and entryways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, manageable growth\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally upright and dense; responds well to shaping without losing its natural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Growing Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in-ground; plant in a sheltered location with protection from harsh north and west winds; mulch around the base for root protection in severe winters; flower buds may be damaged by hard freezes below 15°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal conditions; vigorous growth with prolific winter blooming; the classic camellia climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in mild coastal and inland locations; may bloom earlier (October–November) in the warmest microclimates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun (morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal; tolerates more sun in cooler climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5); camellias are sensitive to alkaline soils and poor drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; easily maintained smaller with light pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e November–January (peak December–January in most zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in acidic, well-drained soil with good organic matter. Camellias are sensitive to soil pH — if leaves yellow between the veins (chlorosis), the soil is likely too alkaline; amend with sulfur or use an acidifying fertilizer. Water consistently during the first growing season; established camellias are moderately drought-tolerant. Fertilize once after blooming ends (January–February) with a camellia\/azalea-specific fertilizer; avoid fertilizing in fall, which can stimulate tender growth vulnerable to frost damage. Prune lightly immediately after blooming to shape — pruning later in the season removes next year’s flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e — most economical; great for mass planting or hedge projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-established root system; faster to first bloom display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":52045250822424,"sku":"EVE-CAM-YUL-NA-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":52045250855192,"sku":"EVE-CAM-YUL-NA-1G","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/Yuletide-Camellia-1_4ebeb6a6-b1f3-4980-a80b-0ac70a368117.jpg?v=1778411275","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/yuletide-camellia","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}