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October Magic® Inspiration TM Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Green 97-039' PP20566 – blooms with beautiful double white flowers with a yellow center and magenta margins in the fall. In the spring, purple-tinted foliage emerges, turning to a glossy green. The evergreen foliage provides a bit of color in the depths of winter.
October Magic Inspiration Camellia Care
For a healthy, happy shrub, plant your October Magic® Inspiration TM Camellia well-drained soil. Water until established, and supplement during dry periods. Prune in the spring before new leaves emerge.
October Magic Inspiration Camellia Spacing
For an informal hedge, plant October Magic® Inspiration TM Camellia between 4 and 5 feet apart on center. For a more informal planting, plant at least 6 feet apart center-to- center.
October Magic Inspiration Camellia Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 |
| Flower Color(s): White to Magenta |
| Bloom Period: Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 6-8 Feet |
| Spread: 4-5 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Interest Year-Round |
| Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Green 97-039' PP20566 |
| Common Name: October Magic® Inspiration™ Camellia |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
Compare October Magic® Camellias
Compare flower color, growth habit, mature size, and the features that set each October Magic® Camellia apart.
| Variety | Flowers | Habit | Mature Size | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blended pink, rose-form | Dense & upright | 4–6' H × 3–4' W | Japonica-like flower form during the fall season | |
| Creamy white, fully double | Vigorous & upright | 6–8' H × 5–7' W | Ruffled white flowers on a substantial upright shrub | |
| Porcelain white, formal double | Bushy & spreading | 3–4' H × 3–4' W | Low evergreen form with abundant white flowers | |
| White with magenta margins | Upright & bushy | 6–8' H × 4–5' W | Large edged flowers plus maroon spring growth | |
| White to blush with orchid-pink highlights | Compact & conical | 4–5' H × 3–4' W | Heavy flowering with a narrow, versatile habit | |
| Christmas red, fully double | Dense semi-dwarf | 3–4' H × 4–5' W | Rich red flowers on a compact, glossy evergreen | |
| Pure white double | Compact & upright | 4–5' H × 3–4' W | Profuse white blooms on a manageable upright plant | |
| Frilled double pink | Low & spreading | 3' H × 5' W | Spreading form for low borders and mass plantings | |
| Salmon-rose, very double | Upright & columnar | 6–8' H × 3–4' W | Tall, narrow habit for screens and tight spaces | |
| White with magenta-pink edges | Compact & mounded | 5–6' H × 5–6' W | Frilled bicolor flowers and copper-toned spring growth | |
| Soft pink double | Rounded semi-dwarf | 4–5' H × 4–5' W | Delicate pink flowers on a compact rounded shrub |
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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