Expert Gardener Yuletide Camellia 2.5 Gallon Evergreen Shrub, Red Flowers, Part Sun

This Yuletide Camellia is a 2.5 gallon evergreen shrub that brings bright red blooms from fall into winter. Its glossy green foliage helps keep the landscape looking full through the seasons. Use it in large containers or in the ground for hedges, borders, accents, foundation plantings, or a mid-sized screen. Once established, it is a lower-maintenance choice that can be trimmed and shaped as desired. For planting, dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and blend rich garden soil with native soil. Set the top of the root ball about 1/2 in above ground level when backfilling. Feed with a slow-release granular acidic fertilizer in spring and water regularly until the plant is established.

• Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' with red flowers that bloom in winter.
• Grows best in part sun and is suited for USDA Zones 7a-10b.
• Mature size is about 8-10 ft high and 6-8 ft wide, giving you useful height for screening and landscape structure.
• Prefers well-drained soil high in organic matter.
• Water 2-3 times per week until established, then water as needed.
• Use a slow-release granular acidic fertilizer in spring.