October Magic Carpet Camellia

Southern Living Plants

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  • USDA Hardiness Zones 7-9
  • Height 3 Feet Tall
  • Spread 5 Feet Wide

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.

October Magic Carpet Camellia Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Flower Color(s): Pink
Bloom Period: Fall
Foliage Color(s): Green
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height: 3 Feet
Spread: 5 Feet
Habit: Compact
Watering: Medium
Features: Disease/Pest Resistance, Attracts Butterflies, Fall Blooming, Rebloomer
Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua Green 01-006 PP27597
Common Name: October Magic® Carpet™ Camellia
Brand: Southern Living Plants
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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

2 Reviews - October Magic Carpet Camellia Show Reviews

  • 5
    Plants came in a timely fashion. Plants were...

    Posted by Michael Horsley-Davis on Nov 14, 2022

    Plants came in a timely fashion. Plants were shipped in a shipping container that fit them perfectly . They’re already starting to bloom. And yes I will order more plants from you.

  • 5
    Beautiful

    Posted by Laran Cone on Mar 27, 2021

    These are absolutely beautiful and so healthy!