Species

Camellia sasanquaSasanqua Camellia

25 other cultivars

shrub

Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'

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The Story

Plant Bio

Camellia sasanqua is an upright, dense evergreen shrub native to the woodlands and shrublands of Japan and parts of Southeast Asia. The species typically develops a compact, multi-stemmed form clothed in small, glossy, dark green leaves with finely serrated margins.

'Yuletide' is distinguished by its single-form flowers featuring a single ring of flat, brilliant red petals surrounding a prominent central cluster of golden-yellow stamens. These blooms open from late autumn into winter, while the new foliage emerges with a distinct glossy bronze tint before maturing to deep green.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides brilliant winter colour with its rich red flowers and glossy, deep green foliage.

Functions as an excellent dense hedge, privacy screen, or container specimen for sheltered positions.

Provides a vital source of nectar and pollen for native Australian bees and European honeybees during the cooler, food-scarce seasons.

SpeciesCamellia sasanquaSasanqua Camellia

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

118 inches

Width

94 inches

Light

Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Native To

Japan and Southeast Asia

Toxicity

Non-toxic

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site with part shade or filtered morning sun, ensuring protection from harsh afternoon summer heat.
Prepare rich, humus-rich soil, amending if necessary to achieve a strongly acidic to slightly acidic pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Excavate a hole and position the plant so the root crown sits slightly above or level with the soil line to ensure excellent drainage.
Apply a 5-7 cm layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it pulled back directly from the trunk, and water regularly during establishment.

Pro Tip

Ensure the root crown sits slightly above or level with the surrounding soil line when planting to prevent collar rot, and avoid pruning after summer as this shears off the developing floral buds that set on current-season growth.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water regularly during dry spells and the establishment phase to maintain even soil moisture.
Apply a specialised slow-release acidic fertiliser annually in early spring.
Prune lightly to shape immediately after flowering finishes in late winter or early spring.

Don't

Do not plant in poorly drained, waterlogged, or boggy root zones.
Do not prune hard into old, leafless wood as it may fail to shoot.
Do not plant the root crown below the soil line, which induces collar rot.
Do not expose the plant to harsh, baking afternoon summer sun.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Hedges and screensFeature or specimen plantingContainer planting for courtyards and patiosUnderstory planting in woodland gardens

Companion Plants

Azaleas Pieris japonicaHostas Ferns

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia questions

What zones can Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia grow in?

Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

When does Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia bloom?

Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia typically blooms in late autumn through mid winter. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia need full sun?

Sasanqua Camellia, Christmas Camellia, Yuletide Camellia does best in part shade.