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Yume Camellia

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Camellia sasanqua 'Yume'

Yume Camellia represents sophisticated hybrid breeding combining japonica and sasanqua genetics, delivering prolific flowering from November through February with exceptional cold tolerance to 26°F. Its distinctive heart-shaped petals display soft blush-pink centers while releasing gentle, sweet fragrance during winter months when sensory garden experiences typically diminish. Reaching a manageable 5-foot by 5-foot footprint after seven years, this cultivar accommodates spatial constraints while responding exceptionally to espalier training techniques for creative architectural applications. The combination of extended cool-season blooming, cold hardiness, refined fragrance, and training adaptability makes it an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking sophisticated winter interest with design flexibility and reliable performance in challenging conditions.

Yume Camellia performs optimally in well-draining soil conditions, requiring less frequent watering than many ornamental shrubs. In clay-heavy regions like North Carolina, amending planting holes with pine bark soil conditioner substantially improves drainage and root establishment for camellias, rhododendrons, mountain laurels, and azaleas. This soil modification prevents waterlogging and root rot while creating the acidic, friable medium these acid-loving plants require for vigorous establishment. Strategic soil preparation at planting time establishes the foundation for healthy long-term growth and reduces maintenance demands throughout the specimen's lifespan.

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Mature Height: 6'

Mature Width: 6'

Flower Season: Fall and Winter

Sun: Full sun to full shade

Hardiness Zone: 7 to 9

This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:

Temp (F)

Zone

Temp (C)

0 to 10

-17.8 to -12.2

10 to 20

-12.2 to -6.7

20 to 30

-6.7 to -1.1

Remember that all fall blooming or Camellia sasanqua can grow in either sun or shade while the spring blooming Camellia japonica needs at least afternoon shade.

Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Camellia as they prefer less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.