October Magic Orchid Camellia |
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Theaceae Camellia Sasanqua Green 94-035' PP20465 |
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Grows In | Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect, Mildew, Heat |
Flower Color | White, Bright Pink, Light Pink |
Blooms | Fall Blooms |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 5' to 6', 4' to 5' |
Average Width | 4' to 6' |
Camellia Sasanqua 'Green 94-035' PP20465' is a fast and moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7A through 9B. It matures to an average height of 5 feet to 5 feet and an average width of 4 feet to 6 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the fall Orchid October Magic Camellia produces white, bright pink and light pink flowers. The foliage is dark green in color.
Orchid October Magic Camellia can be useful in the landscape along woodland borders, in foundation plantings, in containers or planters, as a background, in shrub borders, around decks, swimming pools, and other outdoor living areas, in landscape beds or islands, grown flat against a wall, to accentuate entryways or in small groupings and also in theme gardens, cottage gardens or shade gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
No wonder this beautiful plant is one of the Southern Living Plant Collections finest. The Orchid October Magic Camellia is fast becoming a staple for professional landscape designers. Beautiful, white to blush, semi-double flowers have orchid pink shades to the petals. Produced in abundance, the blooms are simply stunning against the glossy dark green foliage. Plants reach 3 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.
Uses
It's dense, compact form make Orchid October Magic camellia the perfect selection for foundation plantings or a colorful, evergreen hedge. Also works well in small to large groups in partly shaded landscape beds or large containers.
Culture
Camellias prefer a fertile, moist but well-drained, acidic soil. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. Your new camellia should not need regular watering after the first year unless there are extended periods of dry weather during summer. Camellias do best in partial shade or filtered sun. Avoid afternoon direct sun
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USDA Zones: 7A-9B
Species: Sasanqua
Bloom Color: White with Orchid-Pink
Bloom Size: 2.5 inch
Bloom Form: Semi-Double
Bloom Season: Fall to Mid Winter
Growth Habit: Upright, Dense, Compact
Maintainable Height: 3-5 feet
Maintainable Width: 3-4 feet
Light Preferences: Filtered shade to light sun
Plant Uses: Hedge, Landscape Beds, Flowering Shrub Borders, Small Groupings, Large Groupings, Specimen, Foundation Plant, Large Containers
Love my camellia! Planted in the spring and it bloomed beautifully! Very happy with my purchase and looking forward to watching my camellia bloom next season!