The October Magic Shi Shi Camellia is a beautiful and popular flowering plant in the camellia family. It is known for its vibrant and striking flowers that bloom in the fall, adding color and beauty to any garden or landscape. The October Magic Shi Shi Camellia is a compact and dense shrub that typically grows up to 4-6 feet tall and wide. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the stunning flowers. The flowers themselves are large and showy, measuring around 2-3 inches in diameter. They have a unique form, with overlapping petals that create a ruffled appearance.
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Get your Camellias established in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with regular moisture access over the first season or two, and even beginner-level gardeners should have many years of success. Gorgeous porcelain white blooms when little else is happening in your garden make October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia Camellia sasanqua Green 02-004 a must-have for modern plantings.
They have a unique form, with overlapping petals that create a ruffled appearance. The colors of the flowers can vary, but are often a soft, delicate pink with hints of white or lighter shades of pink. One of the reasons why the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia is so popular is its ability to bloom during the fall season.
October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia
Gorgeous porcelain white blooms when little else is happening in your garden make October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia (Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-004') a must-have for modern plantings! Plant these low-growing, broadleaf evergreens in either full sun or part shade for a wonderfully polished presentation! The dark green foliage of these densely branched, bushy dwarf plants looks great all year long! The bridal-quality White Shi Shi™ blooms truly shine for months throughout the late fall and winter! Luring in the pollinators and butterflies when they need the nectar and pollen-rich resource! You'll love the crisp, pristine appearance on the shrub, or used in cut flower arrangements and bridal quality bouquets! Those exquisite blooms might look touchy and delicate. but Camellia is actually a high-performance powerhouse that requires little ongoing care! Stylish White Shi-Shi™ is a versatile size and suited for many garden applications throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 9, growing just 3-4 feet in height and width! Any landscape or container garden can enjoy these pint-sized Camellia shrubs!
Planting and Application:
- Double Pure White Anemone-Like Blooms
- Dwarf Camellia Shrub
- Glossy Olive-Green Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage
- Gorgeous Cut Flowers
- Hummingbird & Pollinator-Friendly
- Ideal Container Accents, Small Specimens, Low Hedges & Privacy
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For the best results, site White Shi-Shi™ October Magic® Camellia where it can soak up at least four hours of sunlight daily. They won't do well in standing water, so mound up if your soil isn't well-drained. Get your Camellias established in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with regular moisture access over the first season or two, and even beginner-level gardeners should have many years of success!
Tolerant of periodic drought only after the roots are established, give supplemental water the first season and during long periods of dry weather. Finally, apply a layer of pine bark mulch over the top of the root system but never directly touching the stems. Fertilize with a good Acid Lovers formula in early spring, following directions for application rates and reapplication schedule.
Prune your Camellias after they flower and keep their interior free of leaf debris and dead/broken stems. Apply deer repellent on the day you plant and reapply according to the label directions, if they regularly visit your yard. This will train deer to avoid this plant entirely!
- Grow in Part Shade or Afternoon Shade
- Easy to Grow in Acidic, Well-Drained Soils
- Displays Drought Tolerance Once Established
- Prune After Flowering
- Low Maintenance & Widely Adapted
Easy to grow and low-maintenance, the glorious double-flowering October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia shrub will light up your landscape! Order yours today at Nature Hills!
This is a time when many other plants are starting to fade and go dormant, so having a plant that can provide such vibrant blooms during this time is a welcome addition to any garden. The flowers start to appear in early to mid-fall, usually around October, hence the name "October Magic." They continue to bloom throughout the season, adding color and interest to the landscape. In addition to its beauty, the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia is also relatively low maintenance. It prefers to grow in well-drained soil, and it is important to keep the soil consistently moist. Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods. It also benefits from a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and regulate the soil temperature. Pruning is not typically necessary, but if desired, it can be done after flowering to encourage a more compact growth habit. Overall, the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia is a wonderful plant to consider adding to your garden. Its stunning fall blooms, low maintenance nature, and compact size make it a versatile and attractive choice. Whether planted as a standalone shrub or in a group, it is sure to bring beauty and elegance to any landscape..
Reviews for "October’s Shi Shi Camellias: Blooming with Life and Beauty"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really excited to try the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia, but I have to say I was quite disappointed. The plant didn't live up to its hype at all. The flowers were supposed to be a beautiful pink color, but they ended up being pale and lackluster. Additionally, the plant didn't bloom as profusely as I expected. I followed all the care instructions, but it just didn't thrive. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia to anyone looking for a stunning, show-stopping plant for their garden.
2. Sarah - 3/5 - Although the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia had some nice qualities, it didn't live up to my expectations. While the flowers were indeed lovely, they were much smaller than I anticipated. I was hoping for larger, more robust blooms. Furthermore, the plant required a lot of maintenance. It was constantly needing pruning and deadheading, which became quite tiresome. Overall, I found the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia to be a bit underwhelming and high-maintenance for the results it delivered.
3. Emily - 2/5 - I regret buying the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia for my garden. The plant was constantly plagued with pests and diseases. No matter how much I tried to protect and care for it, it was always suffering from something. The leaves had spots, and I had to constantly treat it with pesticides. It was disappointing to see a supposedly resilient and beautiful plant struggle so much. I wouldn't recommend the October Magic Shi Shi Camellia to anyone who doesn't want to constantly battle pests and diseases in their garden.