Why Plant October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia?
An early snow shower of blooms is coming with the October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia. These pure, frosty white blooms bring a much needed flower burst during a time when trees and other flowering plants are becoming dormant in anticipation for winter. Each double bloom brings with it an air of formality and a clean look to your fall landscape. A compact and low to the ground shrub, October Magic White is perfect for landscapes large and small and provides crisp green foliage year round.
Camellias are native to Japan and many old varieties can still be found growing in the grounds of Japanese temples. Dutch traders brought them to Europe in the 1800's and they quickly became very popular. October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia is truly one of the most beautiful of the camellias to be found today. This compact camellia produces a perfect double bloom that will brighten your gardens from mid-fall through winter.
How to use October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia in the landscape?
October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense growth habit, growing only 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. This makes it ideal for growing in small spaces or containers. It produces masses of white double blooms from mid-fall through winter, adding color at a time when other plants are shutting down. October Magic can be used as a specimen plant, in groupings or a hedge, as well as being a fine addition to white themed gardens, Asian and cut flower gardens.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 7-9
How To Plant October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia
Camellias have a bad reputation that they are hard to grow, but if they are planted in the right location, they are really care free. They like to grow in moist, slightly acidic, well drained soils, similar to azaleas and rhododendrons. They thrive in part shade, preferring to have mid morning sun, being protected from the hot afternoon sun. They can take full sun when they are a mature plant. Camellias also like to be protected from cold, dry winds. Take care to find that sweet spot for your Camellia and it will reward you with years of beautiful blooms!
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
