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October Magic Ruby Camellia

Southern Living Plants
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Light Needs

Light Needs

Part Shade to Full Sun
(4+ Hours Direct Sun)
Mature Height

Mature Height

3-4 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

4-5 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

7 to 9

October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-003' PP24538 – is a semi-dwarf camellia shrub with beautiful glossy green leaves. In the fall, this shrub blooms prolifically with spectacular red double flowers that demand to be seen. Like other camellias, this shrub is evergreen and will maintain a presence in your landscape all season long. Enjoy the excitement that this shrub builds up to in the fall with its brilliant flowers.

October Magic Ruby Camellia Care

Plant October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia in well drained amended soil and mulch for best results. Water regularly until the shrub is established, and supplement as needed. For the best bloom-set, prune in the spring before leaves emerge.

October Magic Ruby Camellia Spacing

For a casual foundation planting, space October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia at least 6 feet apart on-center. For a more formal structure, plant this shrub 4 to 5 feet apart center-to- center.

October Magic Ruby Camellia Plant Facts

 
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Compare October Magic® Camellias

Compare flower color, growth habit, mature size, and the features that set each October Magic® Camellia apart.

VarietyFlowersHabitMature SizeWhy 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

October Magic Ruby 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
3-4 Feet
Mature Spread
4-5 Feet
Growth Habit
, Dwarf
Water Needs
Average

Flowers & Foliage

Flower Colors
, Red
Flower Description
Christmas Red
Bloom Time
Fall
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
Glossy Olive Green
Foliage Type
, Evergreen
Seasonal Interest
, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest

Garden Benefits

AttractsBees
Resists
Tolerates
SafetyPet Safe Kid Safe
FeaturesPet Safe Low Maintenance Flowering
Great ForBorders Mass Planting
Container RoleThriller

Plant Overview

Common Name
October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia
Also Known As
October Magic Ruby Camellia
Botanical Name
Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-003' PP24538
Brand
Southern Living Plants

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Container Sizes

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Quart Pot
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
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
#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
#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
#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
#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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