Southern Living Plant Collection October Magic Camellia Shrub
Best elegant shrub for year round garden beauty.
This evergreen camellia offers stunning white, ruffled blooms in the fall, adding a touch of elegance to any garden. Its glossy green foliage provides year-round appeal, and its manageable growth habit makes it ideal for various uses, from containers to privacy screens. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, organic-rich soil, requiring moderate watering until established.
$34.50
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking late-season floral interest and year-round structure.
- Homeowners desiring consistent garden beauty and foundational landscape plants.
- Designers and gardeners aiming for timeless elegance and adaptable plant choices.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in unsuitable climates or with naturally alkaline, heavy soils.
- Beginners or busy individuals preferring extremely low-maintenance, "plant-and-forget" options.
- Gardeners unwilling to monitor for pests or provide occasional preventative care.
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Bloom Impact
Fall flowering provides essential color when most garden perennials have faded.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal pruning and care once established in the landscape.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, privacy screens, or standalone accent planting.
Pest Resilience
Reliably deer-resistant, saving gardeners from constant protective measures.
Foliage Quality
Glossy evergreen leaves maintain visual interest throughout the entire year.
Growth Predictability
Upright habit ensures a consistent, manageable shape without aggressive spreading.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8.0 feet
Mature Spread
7.0 feet
Bloom Season
Fall
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Moderate
Deer Resistant
True
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
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