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Southern Living Plant Collection

October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia (Sasanqua)

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$36.98
  • Light pink double blooms with glossy green foliage
  • Matures to 4-5' wide by 4-5' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
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Description

The brand new October Magic® Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides a unique twist on the classic Shi Shi Gashira Camellia! Gorgeous light pink, double blooms emerge from October to January. While the rest of your landscape is gearing down for a long, chilly winter, the Pink Shi Shi Camellia is just getting started!

Like its namesake, the Shi Shi Gashira Camellia, the October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia features a naturally compact growth habit. This pink bloom camellia maxes out at around 4-5' H x 4-5' W. Therefore, it's perfect for a low-maintenance low hedge or border.

Try the Pink Shi Shi Camellia as an accent, container, mass planting, or slope planting.

This selection features notable disease and pest resistance, as well as impressive heat tolerance. Additionally, the October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia is more tolerant of clay soils than most varieties.

Sturdy branches and evergreen foliage make the Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia popular with local birds.

Plant 30-36" apart for a seamless hedge of foliage. Space 48" or more apart for space between plants.

October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 7-10.

Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade, around 4-6 hours of sun a day. Insufficient sunlight will result in reduced bloom and foliage potential. However, too much sun can cause undue stress to the October Magic Pink Shi Shi Camellia.

Grows best in slightly acidic soil with good drainage.

Water regularly until established, 2-3 times a week during the first growing season. Increase the watering frequency in dry weather, and decrease the frequency during heavy rain periods.

Fertilize with an acidic plant fertilizer in spring after the threat of frost has passed. Topdressing the soil underneath your October Magic Pink Shi Shi Camellia yearly with a couple of inches of composted manure, such as Black Kow, will keep your soil rich and healthy.

If needed, prune in late winter before new foliage flushes out.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Recommendations for October Magic Pink Shi Shi Camellia

Plant your October Magic Pink Shi Shi Camellias 2 feet apart for a seamless planting. Space them 4+ feet apart for space between your shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Camellia sasanqua Light Pink Shi Shi™
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Sun Loving
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Winter, Fall

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, and 10

Map of USDA Zones 7-10
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Light pink shi shi camellia blooms and dark green evergreen leaves
Southern Living Plant Collection

October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia (Sasanqua)

$36.98

The brand new October Magic® Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides a unique twist on the classic Shi Shi Gashira Camellia! Gorgeous light pink, double blooms emerge from October to January. While the rest of your landscape is gearing down for a long, chilly winter, the Pink Shi Shi Camellia is just getting started!

Like its namesake, the Shi Shi Gashira Camellia, the October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia features a naturally compact growth habit. This pink bloom camellia maxes out at around 4-5' H x 4-5' W. Therefore, it's perfect for a low-maintenance low hedge or border.

Try the Pink Shi Shi Camellia as an accent, container, mass planting, or slope planting.

This selection features notable disease and pest resistance, as well as impressive heat tolerance. Additionally, the October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia is more tolerant of clay soils than most varieties.

Sturdy branches and evergreen foliage make the Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia popular with local birds.

Plant 30-36" apart for a seamless hedge of foliage. Space 48" or more apart for space between plants.

October Magic Light Pink Shi Shi Camellia Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 7-10.

Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade, around 4-6 hours of sun a day. Insufficient sunlight will result in reduced bloom and foliage potential. However, too much sun can cause undue stress to the October Magic Pink Shi Shi Camellia.

Grows best in slightly acidic soil with good drainage.

Water regularly until established, 2-3 times a week during the first growing season. Increase the watering frequency in dry weather, and decrease the frequency during heavy rain periods.

Fertilize with an acidic plant fertilizer in spring after the threat of frost has passed. Topdressing the soil underneath your October Magic Pink Shi Shi Camellia yearly with a couple of inches of composted manure, such as Black Kow, will keep your soil rich and healthy.

If needed, prune in late winter before new foliage flushes out.

Pot size

  • 2 Gallon
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