- USDA Hardiness Zones 7 - 9
- Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Spread 4 - 5 Feet
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 |
- 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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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 Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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 Know 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
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
