October Magic Inspiration Camellia
Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 97-039’ ‘PP20566’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Species: Sasanqua (Fall, Mid Winter bloomer)
Height at Maturity: 5-8′
Width at Maturity: 3-5′
Spacing: 3.5′ for solid hedges; 8’+ for space between plants
Flower Color: White with Magenta Edges
Flower Size: 3″
Flowering Period: Fall to Mid Winter
Flower Type: Double
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Average, Lower when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer – more info, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity
Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil
Description
October Magic Inspiration is one of our favorites in the October Magic Series. In fall, it produces an abundance of gorgeous, large white flowers some of which have a distinct, narrow, magenta-pink margins on ruffled petals. Prominent, golden stamens enhance the appeal of the flowers. The evergreen leaves are deep green through the year however new foliage in spring is maroon.
Landscape & Garden Uses
A smaller growing Camellia with an upright habit of growth to about 5 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide (depending on pruning), October Magic Inspiration can be grown as a shrub or small tree. As a shrub, it is ideal for use as a hedge or background plant, in groupings, or as a specimen and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As this camellia grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small evergreen tree that serves well as a focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to camellia gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens and woodland borders. Also suitable for containers that can be brought indoors during winter by those who live above USDA Zone 7a, where this camellia variety is not reliably winter hardy. Find Your Zone
Suggested Spacing: 3.5 feet apart for solid hedge; 8 feet or more apart for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Camellia variety is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Growing Preferences
Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine.
Helpful Articles
Click on a below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Camellias.
Planting Camellias
Pruning Camellias
How To Fertilize & Water Camellias
How To Espalier Plants & Trees
*Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) …an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface.
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I love the October Magic Inspiration Camellia!
The camellia arrived (about a month ago) in a great condition and a size larger than expected. Since, it has been growing nicely with a lot of buds. The packing was excellent, with all necessary instructions included. The delivery was fast.
This is the third camellia which I have ordered from this place. And it is my third one because the the other two which I bought year and a half ago are doing great!
Too bad I do not have room for more!!!——————————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The camellia arrived (about a month ago) in a great condition and a size larger than expected. Since, it has been growing nicely with a lot of buds. The packing was excellent, with all necessary instructions included. The delivery was fast.
This is the third camellia which I have ordered from this place. And it is my third one because the the other two which I bought year and a half ago are doing great!
Too bad I do not have room for more!!!——————————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Received packaged in box with no broken limbs. Many buds which later bloomed with flower exactly as shown. Purchased as a gift for son & daughter in law.——————————————Thanks so much for the photos!! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your son and his wife enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The camellia was a good size and very well packaged. Thanks!———————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I got them quickly and nicely packaged. The plants were in perfect condition and blooming. Enjoyed doing business again.—————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Arrived in great shape and has been doing great adjusting to its new home. Highly recommend purchasing it.—————————-We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG



















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