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October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-003' PP24538

Brilliant, Christmas red, fully double blooms decorate the deep olive green, super glossy foliage on this compact plant. Ruby has the dense semi-dwarf nature of ‘ShiShi Gashira’ but a softer appearance in the landscape. Blooms heavily throughout fall.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

3-4′ high x 4-5′ wide
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More About October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia

Bloom/Feature

Blooms in fall. Dense, compact, conical habit.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Cut Flowers

Flowering Season

Fall

Uses

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

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Feed throughout growing season

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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