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October Magic Ruby Camellia (Sasanqua)

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$19.98
  • Red flowers that are set upon glossy olive green leaves
  • Matures to 4-5' wide by 3-4' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
Pot size

Description

A flash of red during the time of year when most other bloomers are winding down for the colder months, the October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia provides stunning autumn color. As your neighbors look on with envy, you will enjoy ruby red fully double blooms throughout fall. These Christmas red flowers are set upon glossy olive-green leaves that catch sunlight beautifully. This evergreen has a semi-dwarf nature and a dense, compact growth habit that makes maintenance unnecessary. This Camellia prefers to be planted in soil that is slightly acidic, and is at its healthiest when fertilized in early Spring 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

Spacing October Magic Ruby Camellia

Space Your October Magic Ruby Camellia 3 feet apart for a seamless planting. Otherwise, plant your October Magic Ruby Camellia 5-6+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-003' PP24538
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Flowering
  • Feature Color
    Green, Red
  • Uses
    Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Fall

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Southern Living Plants

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October Magic Ruby Camellia
Southern Living Plant Collection

October Magic Ruby Camellia (Sasanqua)

From $19.98

A flash of red during the time of year when most other bloomers are winding down for the colder months, the October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia provides stunning autumn color. As your neighbors look on with envy, you will enjoy ruby red fully double blooms throughout fall. These Christmas red flowers are set upon glossy olive-green leaves that catch sunlight beautifully. This evergreen has a semi-dwarf nature and a dense, compact growth habit that makes maintenance unnecessary. This Camellia prefers to be planted in soil that is slightly acidic, and is at its healthiest when fertilized in early Spring with a slow-release balanced fertilizer.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
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