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Southern Living Plant Collection

October Magic Orchid Camellia (Sasanqua)

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$19.98
  • Blush pink to brilliant white double blooms
  • Matures to 3-4' wide by 4-5' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
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Description

The October Magic® Orchid™ Camellia is just one of numerous fantastic Camellias from the Southern Living Plant Collection's October Magic series! The October Magic Orchid produces gorgeous semi-double white blooms with blushing pink edges. These blossoms emerge in fall, celebrating the return of fair weather. Expect this beauty to transform your landscape for weeks with its prolific and petite flowers.

The October Magic Orchid Camellia is an evergreen. Therefore, it retains its attractive dark green foliage all year long. Meanwhile, new foliage emerges with a bronze-red hue.

Reaches a mature size of 4-5 feet H x 3-4 feet W.

This white and pink blooming Camellia is naturally compact. This means that pruning is either purely optional or very minimal.

Use the October Magic Orchid as an accent, hedge, or mass planting. Alternatively, try it as a container plant, where its reliably attractive leaves and fantastic blooms will truly shine.

October Magic Orchid Camellia Care

Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9, and down to 0°F when established.

Plant in Full Sun to Partial Shade for best results.

The October Magic Orchid Camellia prefers rich acidic soil with good drainage. Furthermore, top dress your soil with compost or composted manure to keep your soil consistently high quality.

Water your new plantings regularly during the first growing season. 2-3 times per week in average weather. This will allow your plant to send its roots deeper into the soil. This will help to ensure its future success. During the second growing season, you can cut down on your supplementary watering to around 1-2 times per week in times of low rainfall.

Fertilize with a balanced acidic fertilizer in spring to encourage maximum bloom potential and growth. Otherwise, try an organic acidic fertilizer to promote your soil's health.

If pruning to keep a desired size or shape, it's best done in early spring before the new growth begins to emerge.

Check out another fantastic entry in this series, the October Magic Inspiration Camellia.

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 Your Orchid Camellia

Plant your October Magic Orchid Camellia 3 feet apart for a seamless planting. Alternatively, space them 5+ feet apart for gaps between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Camellia sasanqua Green 94-035 PP#20465
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Flowering
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink, White
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Fall

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 7-9
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Southern Living Plant Collection

October Magic Orchid Camellia (Sasanqua)

From $19.98

The October Magic® Orchid™ Camellia is just one of numerous fantastic Camellias from the Southern Living Plant Collection's October Magic series! The October Magic Orchid produces gorgeous semi-double white blooms with blushing pink edges. These blossoms emerge in fall, celebrating the return of fair weather. Expect this beauty to transform your landscape for weeks with its prolific and petite flowers.

The October Magic Orchid Camellia is an evergreen. Therefore, it retains its attractive dark green foliage all year long. Meanwhile, new foliage emerges with a bronze-red hue.

Reaches a mature size of 4-5 feet H x 3-4 feet W.

This white and pink blooming Camellia is naturally compact. This means that pruning is either purely optional or very minimal.

Use the October Magic Orchid as an accent, hedge, or mass planting. Alternatively, try it as a container plant, where its reliably attractive leaves and fantastic blooms will truly shine.

October Magic Orchid Camellia Care

Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9, and down to 0°F when established.

Plant in Full Sun to Partial Shade for best results.

The October Magic Orchid Camellia prefers rich acidic soil with good drainage. Furthermore, top dress your soil with compost or composted manure to keep your soil consistently high quality.

Water your new plantings regularly during the first growing season. 2-3 times per week in average weather. This will allow your plant to send its roots deeper into the soil. This will help to ensure its future success. During the second growing season, you can cut down on your supplementary watering to around 1-2 times per week in times of low rainfall.

Fertilize with a balanced acidic fertilizer in spring to encourage maximum bloom potential and growth. Otherwise, try an organic acidic fertilizer to promote your soil's health.

If pruning to keep a desired size or shape, it's best done in early spring before the new growth begins to emerge.

Check out another fantastic entry in this series, the October Magic Inspiration Camellia.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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