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The name says it all, it really is like magic. The October Magic Rose Camellia is a showstopper with its eye-catching blooms and dark green foliage. It has the ability to provide you with privacy and it is strong. It is able to withstand high wind, easy to maintain, and its late bloom season that begins in the fall is sure to be a favorite!
The foliage of the October Magic Rose Camellia is deep green. The flower that it produces, blooms in the fall is and luscious blush pink. It will Providing you with privacy as it can grow to be six to eight feet tall and three to four feet wide. The October Magic Rose camellia has an upright habit, making it the perfect addition if you’re in search for a hedge or looking to add privacy to your yard. It does well with mass planting, great for accents, works well as a border plant.
October Magic Rose Camellia Care
Care for the October Magic Rose Camellia is simple. Plant in full sun to part shade. It has average water needs. It requires slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Provide it with slow releasing fertilizer yearly to ensure best results.
October Magic Rose Camellia Spacing
The October Magic Rose Camellia grows to be 6-8 feet tall. To ensure the health of the plant spacing should be 2-3 feet center on center.
October Magic Rose Camellia Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Salmon Pink |
| Bloom Period: Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 6-8 Feet |
| Spread: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Upright, Columnar |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Columnar, Container Planting |
| Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Green 98-009' PP20506 |
| Common Name: October Magic® Rose 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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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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