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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
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Christmas Red |
| Bloom Period: Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Glossy Olive Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 3-4 Feet |
| Spread: 4-5 Feet |
| Habit: Semi-dwarf |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Fall Blooming, Container Planting |
| Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-003' PP24538 |
| Common Name: October Magic® Ruby™ 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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