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Ruby Red Camellia blooms amongst Soft Caress Mahonia folaige

Plant Combinations: Cold-Weather Elegance

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  • By Kim Toscano
  • August 6, 2019
Romantic blooms and graceful foliage unite for late-season magic in the garden.

Few plants match the style and grace of October Magic® Camellias with their dreamy blooms and dark green foliage, but ‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia gives the Southern favorite a run for the money. Slender, deep-cut foliage and yellow winter blooms add a touch of class to the shade garden. When these garden divas pair-up, fairytales just might come true.

Like lace on a ball gown, the bamboo-like foliage of ‘Soft Caress’ provides intricate detail against a sturdy backdrop of October Magic® Camellias. Pair the lemony racemes with the deep red blossoms of October Magic® Ruby™or the long-blooming White Shi-Shi™.

 

Plant List

October Magic® Camellias

‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia

 

Combination Details

Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Shade

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9

Key Features: Cut Flowers, Easy Care, Pet-Friendly, Year-round Interest

Design Styles: Asian, Container, Contemporary, Woodland

Kim Toscano

Kimberly Toscano is a freelance writer, gardening expert and traveler with an eye on design. Kimberly blends her formal training in horticulture and entomology with her passion for design to educate and inspire gardeners.
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 02-003’ PP24538

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