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Bright pink highly ruffled petals with large yellow centers of Carpet October Magic Camellia
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October Magic® Carpet™ Camellia

Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 01-006’ PP27597

This October Magic introduction to the Southern Living Plant Collection is named for its bushy, spreading habit. When planted in mass, this beauty forms a carpet of dark green foliage with unique, heavily-frilled, double pink flowers in fall.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

3′ high x 5′ wide

More About October Magic® Carpet™ Camellia

Bloom/Feature

Vigorous and spreading; blooms fall into winter.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compact Habit, Cut Flowers, Disease / Pest Resistance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Fall Blooming, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Returns Year After Year, Spreading Habit, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Fall

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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