Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia

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Size: 50cm

50cm 100L

Current Stock Height Guides

50cm pot: Approximately 0.8 – 1.2 m at dispatch.
100L pot: Approximately 1.5 – 2.0 m at dispatch (specimen-grade).

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About Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' is a compact evergreen flowering shrub valued for its vivid red single flowers with bright golden-yellow centres, produced through late autumn and winter when most gardens are without flower. Named for its Christmas flowering in the Northern Hemisphere, in Australia 'Yuletide' brings its brilliant red blooms through May, June and July when seasonal colour is most needed.

It performs reliably in warm temperate to subtropical climates with full sun to part shade and prefers humus-rich slightly acidic soil with good drainage. Mature plants reach 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, forming a dense upright habit that responds well to light pruning. Unlike Camellia japonica varieties, sasanqua Camellias tolerate full sun reliably, which makes 'Yuletide' suitable for a wider range of garden positions.

As a winter-flowering evergreen for cottage, formal, Japanese-inspired and low-maintenance gardens, in informal hedges, feature plantings, small front-garden specimens and decorative pots near pathways and entrances, Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' brings brilliant red winter flowering, glossy evergreen foliage and a compact upright habit that holds its form with minimal maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'

What is Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'?

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' is a compact evergreen flowering shrub from the sasanqua group of Camellias, valued for its vivid red single flowers with bright golden-yellow centres through late autumn and winter. It is one of the best-loved winter-flowering shrubs available in Australia and is grown for both garden display and informal hedging.

When does 'Yuletide' flower?

In Australia, 'Yuletide' flowers from late autumn through winter, typically May through July, with light flowering possible into August in cooler regions. The flowering display lasts several months and provides important seasonal colour when most other garden plants are dormant or out of flower.

How big does 'Yuletide' grow?

'Yuletide' reaches approximately 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, forming a dense upright shrub. Growth is slow to moderate at 20 to 30 cm per year, and the plant can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or shaped into a formal hedge.

Where does 'Yuletide' grow best?

'Yuletide' performs reliably across warm temperate to subtropical Australia, from subtropical Queensland through coastal NSW, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and into the tablelands. It prefers full sun to part shade with humus-rich slightly acidic soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot inland areas. Avoid tropical Queensland and very alkaline soils.

Is 'Yuletide' frost tolerant?

Yes. 'Yuletide' is frost tolerant once established and handles light to moderate frost without damage to foliage or flower buds. The winter flowers actually open through frosty mornings without issue. Young plants benefit from protection in their first winter in heavily frost-prone inland positions.

Can 'Yuletide' grow in pots?

Yes. 'Yuletide' is excellent in large decorative pots near entrances, courtyards and on terraces, where its winter flowering display can be appreciated up close. Use a quality potting mix designed for acid-loving plants, water regularly through the warmer months, and feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and again after flowering.

Can 'Yuletide' be used as a hedge?

Yes. 'Yuletide' responds well to pruning and is widely used as an informal flowering hedge or screen at 1 to 1.5 metres spacing. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain density and shape. The dense glossy foliage gives a quality formal appearance year-round, with the bonus of the brilliant red winter flowering display.

How do I care for Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'?

Water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and again after flowering in late winter. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense bushy growth. Mulch annually with an acidic mulch like pine bark to maintain the soil conditions Camellias prefer, and keep the mulch clear of the trunk.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2 – 3 m

Mature Width: 1.5 – 2 m

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia is expected to grow 20 - 30 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' produces brilliant red single flowers with bright golden-yellow stamens through late autumn and winter, typically May through July in Australia. Each bloom measures approximately 5 to 7 cm across, and the display lasts for several months when most other garden plants are dormant.

Native Information

Is Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia an Australian Native? No

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia is Native to China and Japan. The parent species Camellia sasanqua is native to the evergreen broadleaf forests of southern Japan and the East China Sea region. 'Yuletide' is a registered cultivar selected for its vivid red single flowers and winter flowering display.

Wildlife Value

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' provides important winter nectar for native bees, honeybees and other pollinators when few other flowering plants are in bloom. The dense evergreen canopy also offers shelter for small garden birds throughout the year, contributing to biodiversity in cottage and formal garden plantings.

Sunlight Information

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' performs best in humus-rich, well-drained slightly acidic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. It will struggle in alkaline conditions, where iron deficiency leads to yellowing of the foliage. Improve drainage in heavier soils with coarse sand and compost, and mulch annually with an acidic mulch like pine bark to maintain the soil conditions Camellias need.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Yuletide Camellia

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: sasanqua

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Select a position with full sun to part shade and well-drained slightly acidic soil. Avoid heavily alkaline soils and exposed positions in hot inland areas.

Dig a hole twice the width and the same depth as the root ball. Mix compost or well-aged manure through the backfill. Position the root ball with the top sitting level with the surrounding soil and backfill, firming gently.

Water in thoroughly and apply a 50 to 75 mm layer of acidic mulch like pine bark over the root zone, keeping the mulch clear of the trunk. Water deeply once or twice weekly through the first growing season.

Informal Hedging: 1 – 1.5 m apart for a dense flowering screen.
Formal Hedging: 0.8 – 1 m apart for a tighter clipped form.
Feature Planting: 2 – 3 m apart as standalone specimens or in mixed beds.

Loam soils: Ideal, particularly when humus-rich and slightly acidic.

Sandy soils: Performs well provided organic matter is added regularly and watering is consistent.

Clay soils: Heavy clay must be improved with coarse sand, gypsum and compost to ensure drainage. Consider raised mounds or large pots in heavy clay.

pH preference: Slightly acidic, between 5.5 and 6.5. Alkaline soils cause iron deficiency and yellowing — use iron chelate and acidic mulch like pine bark to correct.

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia is expected to grow 20 - 30 cm per year.

Slow Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

Through establishment 'Yuletide' benefits from regular watering to build a strong root system. Once established it tolerates short dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture, particularly through hot summer months when flower buds are forming. Mulching well and watering deeply during dry spells supports the heaviest winter flowering display.