October Magic Carpet Camellia

Light Needs

Part Shade to Full Sun

(4+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

3 Feet

Mature Spread

5 Feet

Growing Zones

7 to 9

The October Carpet Camellia is one you need for your fall garden! It produces an abundance of pink frilly blooms each fall when planted in masses for a dramatic effect. It brings in pollinators and birds. This flower will remain compact and is easy to care for. It also provides pest and disease resistance.

Dark olive-green foliage is paired with these unique, fun, pink blooms with yellow centers. The October Magic Carpet Camellia has a long fall bloom season with continuous rebloom. This one has a compact habit, with a height of three feet and a spread of five feet. The October Magic Carpet Camellia is great for uses in containers, hedges, mass planting, privacy planting, cut flowers, and looks great as a focal point.

October Magic Carpet Camellia Care

Care for your October Magic Carpet Camellia is easy but should be followed carefully. Plant in full sun to part shade. Plant in soil that is moist but remains well-drained. It will tolerate varying soil types, but prefers rich, organic soil. Water needs for the October Magic Carpet Camellia are average. Mulch plants for winter protection. Apply fertilizer yearly, in the spring. Pruning can be done to shape early in the spring before first flush.

October Magic Carpet Camellia Spacing

Spacing when planting in masses or when a seamless appearance is desired, be sure to space two to three feet, center on center. For a gapped look, five feet, center on center is desirable.

 

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Variety	Flowers	Habit	Mature Size	Why Choose It
October Magic® Dawn™ Camellia	Blended pink, rose-form	Dense & upright	4–6' H × 3–4' W	Japonica-like flower form during the fall season
October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia	Creamy white, fully double	Vigorous & upright	6–8' H × 5–7' W	Ruffled white flowers on a substantial upright shrub
October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia	Porcelain white, formal double	Bushy & spreading	3–4' H × 3–4' W	Low evergreen form with abundant white flowers
October Magic® Inspiration™ Camellia	White with magenta margins	Upright & bushy	6–8' H × 4–5' W	Large edged flowers plus maroon spring growth
October Magic® Orchid™ Camellia	White to blush with orchid-pink highlights	Compact & conical	4–5' H × 3–4' W	Heavy flowering with a narrow, versatile habit
October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia	Christmas red, fully double	Dense semi-dwarf	3–4' H × 4–5' W	Rich red flowers on a compact, glossy evergreen
October Magic® Bride™ Camellia	Pure white double	Compact & upright	4–5' H × 3–4' W	Profuse white blooms on a manageable upright plant
October Magic® Carpet™ Camellia	Frilled double pink	Low & spreading	3' H × 5' W	Spreading form for low borders and mass plantings
October Magic® Rose™ Camellia	Salmon-rose, very double	Upright & columnar	6–8' H × 3–4' W	Tall, narrow habit for screens and tight spaces
October Magic® Snow™ Camellia	White with magenta-pink edges	Compact & mounded	5–6' H × 5–6' W	Frilled bicolor flowers and copper-toned spring growth
October Magic® Pink Perplexion™ Camellia	October Magic Carpet Camellia Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 7 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop) Sun Exposure Part Shade to Full Sun (4+ Hours Direct Sun) Mature Height 3 Feet Mature Spread 5 Feet Growth Rate Slow Growth Habit , Mounded, Spreading Water Needs Consistently Moist Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Pink Flower Description Soft pink Bloom Time Fall to Spring Blooms On Old Wood ? "Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune. New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms. Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms. Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms. When to Prune Right after flowering Foliage Color , Green Foliage Description Green Foliage Type , Evergreen Seasonal Interest , Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest Garden Benefits AttractsBirds Butterflies ResistsDisease Tolerates Safety FeaturesPet Safe Low Maintenance Continuous or Reblooming Flowering Great ForBorders Mass Planting Hedges & Privacy Containers Wildlife Gardens Container RoleThriller Plant Overview Common Name October Magic® Carpet™ Camellia Botanical Name Camellia sasanqua Green 01-006 PP27597 Brand Southern Living Plants Simple Plant Spacing Calculator Planting Shape Rectangle Circle Known Area Length (ft) Width (ft) Diameter (ft) Or enter radius below Radius (ft) Known Area (sq ft) Plant Spacing On-Center (in) Pattern Square (grid) Triangular (staggered) Fill edge gaps (max plants) Enter area to see results. Visual Preview Print / Save PDF Powered by SKU: CAMOMC Container Sizes Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors. Quart Pot Also Known As: Quart Plant Age: ~ 6 months - 1 year Plant Size: ~ 4"-8" Pot Size: ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W Volume: 1.50 quarts 2.5 Quart Also Known As: 2.5 Quart Pot Plant Age: ~ 1 - 2 years old Plant Size: ~ 8"-12" Pot Size: ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W Volume: 2.20-2.30 quarts #1 Pot Also Known As: #1 Container 1 Gallon Plant Age: ~ 1 - 2 years old Plant Size: ~ 10"-14" Pot Size: ~ 7"H x 7.75"W Volume: 2.26-3.73 quarts #2 Pot Also Known As: #2 Container 2 Gallon Plant Age: ~ 1.5 - 3 years old Plant Size: ~ 12"-18" Pot Size: ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W Volume: 1.19-1.76 gallons #3 Pot Also Known As: #3 Container 3 Gallon Plant Age: ~ 2 - 4 years old Plant Size: ~ 12"-30" Pot Size: ~9.5"H x 11"W Volume: 2.32-2.76 gallons #5 Pot Also Known As: #5 Container 5 Gallon Plant Age: ~3-4 years old Plant Size: ~ 20" - 60" Pot Size: ~11" H x 10 1/2” W Volume: 3.5 - 4 gallons Learn more about container sizes. Best in Class Warranty We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind. Arrival Guarantee We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days. Free 1-Year Plant Warranty Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right. Learn more about our warranty Plants Shipping Now Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed. Shipping Destinations Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states. If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team! Close × October Magic Carpet Camellia Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel