October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Green S99-016' PP24887

Ivory’s creamy white, fully double carnation-like flower with ruffled petals will become your new favorite white-bloom camellia. Expect profuse blooms on a more manageable, vigorous, upright habit.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones 7a - 9b

mature dimensions

6-8′ high x 5-7′ wide

More About October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia

Bloom/Feature

Creamy white, fully double peony-like flower with ruffled petals September to October

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to to 10°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compact Habit, Cut Flowers

Flowering Season

Fall

Uses

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

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in late 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