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October Magic Ruby Camellia

Southern Living Plants

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$37.49 - $85.99
Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
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

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
SKU:
OMRUBCAM

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

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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Plant Shipping

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 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 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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