Camellia x vernalis ‘Yuletide’

Camellia x vernalis ‘Yuletide’ has an upright, compact growth habit with dark-green leaves that are typically 4.5cm long by 2.5cm wide. It produces single, red flowers over a long period, from early winter to early spring. The flowers feature golden anthers and usually measure 7.5cm wide with 5 to 7 petals. Camellia x vernalis is evergreen, not native to New Zealand, and a hybrid formed between Camellia sasanqua and Camellia japonica. Learn more about Camellia x vernalis. Camellia x vernalis ‘Yuletide’ is a seedling from Camellia x vernalis ‘Hiryū’, was produced by Nuccio’s Nurseries in Altadena, California, United States, and first flowered in 1959.