October Magic® Pink Perplexion™ Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Green 02-019' PP27334

Pink Perplexion is named for the difficulty in describing the color. It is a semi-dwarf plant with spreading to a rounded, compact growth. The soft pink flowers remind one of Camellia japonica ‘Pink Perfection’.

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones 7a - 9b

mature dimensions

4-5′ high x 4-5′ wide

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b

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More About October Magic® Pink Perplexion™ Camellia

Bloom/Feature

Soft-pink delicate double blooms appear in fall; even young plants bloom heavily

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Disease / Pest Resistance, Spreading Habit

Flowering Season

Fall

Uses

Accent, Border, Firescaping, Hedge

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