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October Magic Ivory Camellia (Sasanqua)

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$19.98
  • Double peony-type white flowers with frilly petals
  • Matures to 5-7' wide by 6-8' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
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Description

Providing pure white blooms for your fall viewing pleasure, the October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a phenomenal early autumn bloomer. Producing double peony-type flowers with frilly petals, the Ivory breaks the mold when it comes to white camellia flowers. This evergreen has deep emerald green foliage that creates a phenomenal contrast with the creamy white flowers that appear in scores. Requiring little maintenance, the Ivory grows in a dense, uniform pattern that’s perfect for those looking for an effortlessly beautiful shrub. Camellias prefer slightly acidic soil, and, for the ideal health of your October Magic, fertilize once yearly with a slow-release balanced fertilizer.

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

October Magic Ivory Camellia Spacing Recommendations

Space Your October Magic Ivory Camellia 4 feet apart for a seamless planting. Otherwise, plant them 8+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Camellia sasanqua 'Green S99-016' PP24887
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering
  • Feature Color
    Green, White
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Winter, Fall

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Southern Living Plants

A collection of shrubs, trees, and perennials selected by plant experts to thrive in the heat of the South. Find traditional varieties like camellias mixed with new landscape favorites like agapanthus. These varieties have been bread to tackle landscape challenges specific to the region.

White camellia bloom on evergreen foliage - October Magic Ivory
Southern Living Plant Collection

October Magic Ivory Camellia (Sasanqua)

From $19.98

Providing pure white blooms for your fall viewing pleasure, the October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a phenomenal early autumn bloomer. Producing double peony-type flowers with frilly petals, the Ivory breaks the mold when it comes to white camellia flowers. This evergreen has deep emerald green foliage that creates a phenomenal contrast with the creamy white flowers that appear in scores. Requiring little maintenance, the Ivory grows in a dense, uniform pattern that’s perfect for those looking for an effortlessly beautiful shrub. Camellias prefer slightly acidic soil, and, for the ideal health of your October Magic, fertilize once yearly with a slow-release balanced fertilizer.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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