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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 |
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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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 ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 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.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!