Camellia sasanqua October Magic™ Carpet PP27597

Scientific Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Green 01-006'

Also Known As

Camellia sasanqua 'October Magic Carpet'
October Magic™ Carpet Sasanqua Camellia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia sasanqua October Magic™ Carpet PP27597 plant details

Camellia sasanqua October Magic™ Carpet PP27597 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia sasanqua October Magic™ Carpet PP27597

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, fall color, long-blooming, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia sasanqua October Magic™ Carpet PP27597

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No pruning required! October Magic®Carpet creates a low dense mass of dark, glossy, evergreen foliage that is covered by 3" wide medium pink, frilly, double flowers with a boss of yellow stamens in fall. Excellent when used in mass as a large low maintenance hedge for the landscape or in a garden setting. October Magic®Carpet is one of the newest additions to the October Magic®series from the breeding work of Bobby Green and Green Nurseries.