Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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 |
- SKU:
- OMINSCAM
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
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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