October Magic Camellias with the Plant Breeder Bobby Green

[@alizacooper2937]

So beautiful! Thank you for letting us hear from the plant breeders. It's nice to see a face behind the years of hard work.

[@katiekane5247]

A year later & imagine my surprise to see some gorgeous specimens in a hot parking lot bed, just north of Atlanta. The poor things had been sheared & doubtless neglected. I estimate the professional building complex at 7-10 years old & these were installed then, likely landscape size 15 gallon. In November, they had impressive form & bloom. They seemed to be "October Magic Orchid" & had performed very well in rather poor conditions. Seeing them made me reconsider using them to replace overgrown Bufordi Holly on our tall front foundation. I was concerned it was too sunny but no more so than an open parking lot! Mature size seen was conical at 5-6' tall & 3-4' wide.

[@JLee-pc2vc]

I planted 2 white Shi Shi Camellias this year after hearing you talk about them in a video a while back. They are covered in blooms now and are absolutely stunning! Another great Jim recommendation! It was really interesting to hear from the breeder in this video!

[@meredith3588]

I've been adding more Camellias to my garden in the last few years. I'm a northern transplant of 30 yrs. and embarrassed to say it has taken me so long to really appreciate their beauty. I will be looking for the October Magic series to add to my garden.

[@P_Belle]

I purchased my very 1st *October Magic Ruby* , SLPC 3g - 2 of them!. Also picked up 2 *William Lanier Hunt* sasanquas (Monrovia, 3g). I'm now pondering the best placement for all 4, given the morning shade, afternoon sun where there's space. Also need a home for a 2 ft high/wide *April Series japonica: April Blush* . Considering keeping it shrub form near a mature, tree form japonica. It will get afternoon sun, but the 15 year old japonica is doing okay there since being moved 6 yrs ago.

[@passepartoot]

'October Magic Orchid' is the prettiest little thing blooming in my garden today. Please tell that to Mr Green. Thank you.

[@JimPutnam]

Mine too really. It is a consistent performer

[@xiomaramartinez3212]

Mr Putnam you’re awaking my hope to keep trying with this beauties...Like always Nice video, my respect to the breeder of this magnificent collection. Blessings

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching

[@lenaolivetti9366]

What a wonderful video!!! I’m going to try theses.... Thankyou

[@JimPutnam]

Good luck them!!

[@annettebowersox1976]

We just purchased 5 of these beauties!! Thank you!

[@fundamental1020]

These are fantastic! I have the exact one and it is in bloom!!! Glad you are zooming in on these. Thanks.

[@JimPutnam]

Camellia season is the best!! Thanks for watching

[@katiekane5247]

On my "must have" list!

[@grahamthomas411]

Just have to have shi shi white lovely looking plant thanks for taking the time to show us what's new thanks for your time 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ljones98391]

Fascinating conversation with this grower. Beautiful plants. The Shishi white is breathtaking. Thank you.

[@squidsquiddly5970]

These are so amazing I have one on the back end of my house that bloomed this fall and looks stunning

[@melindajanssen9369]

I planted October Magic Snow and Dawn last fall. After watching you and Ms Linda Vater talk about them. I can’t wait to see them bloom. They are full of buds. Last year buds fell off after our early freeze. Zone 8b

[@mikenealon4042]

thank ya for this sasanqua!

[@jeanniecarney]

Great video, Jim! Really enjoyed your interview with Bobby Green. We have 6 of the Ruby and 2 of the Inspiration and love them. Will be on the lookout for the white Shi Shi!

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching. Yes, White Shi Shi is a must have.

[@candelariacabrera4781]

Holaaaaa que hermosas camelias

[@Zil_Senczy]

I have a green 98-013 that I am in love with!

[@OutdoorInspirations]

Super interesting! Thanks for the video Jim!

[@melissam731]

I just bought 3 of these, October Magic Snow planted and mulched. It wax 80° Sunday then Monday night we had a freeze warning. I really hope this breed is hardy enough and won't die like all our plants did during the flash freeze. Or will the blooms just drop off? Great videos. Very informative. Thank you!!

[@Theprissyhen229]

Absolutely beautiful. Nice varities to consider

[@altanic5855]

Only halfway through and this is very interesting. I would love to hear more talk about plant breeding and whatnot. Really amazing stuff, I've always wondered if those supermarket-style planets were truly bred that way or if they were genetically modified somehow.

[@NicoleSmithGardening]

Love them all!!! 😍

[@shervegas]

I want those beauties

[@Flower_hoarder]

🌿🍂🌿🌺THANKS🌺🌿🍂

[@jeffzimmerman25]

I planted about 15 of these as a screen next to a chain link fence they are all budded up but no blooms yet cant wait. Very slow growers though

[@JimPutnam]

Yes, Camellias can take their time.

[@At2069-j9y]

Beautiful shrub, unfortunately I have too much sun in my yard for them. When I get better tree coverage, I will plant some ASAP! Thanks Jim 👍👍

[@passepartoot]

I have several 'Shishi Gashira' planted in full, all-day sun here in zone 8. All are doing very well and are covered in buds about to open.

[@At2069-j9y]

@@passepartoot Thank you for that info. I might try planting some anyway. I am in zone 7b.

[@P_Belle]

I have a Japonica in full sun. I wasn't a "gardener" when i ignorantly planted her. 15 yrs later, she's over 8' x 8', with hosta under the canopy.

[@NoVaCitrusGrower]

This was a wonderful presentation. It's always helpful to hear from the breeder. Did Mr. Green divulge any of the parents of these more compact plants? Assuming it's probably a trade secret?

[@judymiddleswart9350]

When can u transplant Camilla?? Do they transplant well?

[@elainemunoz9709]

I planted a camellia about 5 months ago its a large plant bought it mature and I'm in Northern Salinas California but I have not yet seen any flower just a lot of new leaves, is there something I'm doing wrong?

[@susierobertson7922]

Mr,. Jim, do you have a place to get ramp bulbs?

[@The_ScapeGoat]

I bought an October magic snow a few months ago. It's looking healthy but it doesn't have many buds. My yule tide and shi shi geshiras are blossoming though.

[@The_ScapeGoat]

Update: the October Magic is producing large beautiful flowers now!

[@valchris11]

I would love a Camelia but I fear they will get large. Is there any that can be kept say 6 ft.

[@lawrencebardenett6148]

I have a great spot for a few camellias but am in zone 6b. Any worth a try ?

[@LibbySingsMezzo]

Yes, I planted three. One is blooming now. There are a few out there that are rated to zone 6.

[@1972taco]

Hello Jim. I took about 150 cuttings of camellia's in september. They are starting to root very wel. Is it possible to take cuttings from autum blooming camellia's? Greetings Taco Folkersma

[@GrowingAGreenFinger]

wow over 100k subs, very nice! I'm gonna have to get me a few of these. How long do they flower for?

[@JimPutnam]

Oct-Dec typically

[@emmalavenham]

Do you know whether any breeders of camellias are also selecting for cold tolerance? I know that there are plants in the "April series" that are rated to zone 6A, but I am reluctant to plant them since in New England, the winters can be unpredictable....

[@rdarrett3635]

I WANT THIS PLANT! I’m so upset that I live in 6B.

[@LibbySingsMezzo]

I live in 6B and planted three camellias in April. One is blooming, one is going to bloom soon, and the other will flower early spring. There are some that are said to survive here.

[@rdarrett3635]

@@LibbySingsMezzo What variety do you have?

[@karentorbert]

I bought 4 Camellias because of your channel! I've planted 2 of them. I've had to figure out where they are going because I really only planned on buying one. I'm zone 7b so if I put one in a large pot will it do ok over winter?

[@JimPutnam]

It will be fine in a container, but you will need to protect them in the coldest part of the winter

[@JeanTOM-qb5dm]

Which sasanqua is MOST cold hardy, Jim? I can grow japonica and sinensis in my zone 7 garden SW of Richmond, VA, but I have no luck whatsoever with sasanquas--they all die the first serious winter we have here.

[@JimPutnam]

There is a winter series that you should try. That all are named winter something.

[@JeanTOM-qb5dm]

Thanks, Jim. I will seek them out! @@JimPutnam

[@NoVaCitrusGrower]

For zone 6b consider ‘Snow Flurry’, ‘Long Island Pink’, ‘Ashton’s Ballet’ - so many others - if the October Magic series doesn’t work for you. In the northern reaches of their hardiness, you may consider a breathable covering during the coldest part of the winter until they get better established.

[@Graycat1735]

Oh, no. Now I want to plant even more camellia sasanquas!🤣 Is there one that naturally stays under five five tall? I want to plant some under a maple tree.❤

[@msroro3127]

The Shi Shi Gashera is a smaller variety. It a good foundation plant that is 3x3. I purchased 3 in March and planted in containers after looking at another video. Now I’m November all 3 are loaded with blooms they just haven’t opened yet. I can’t wait. Check out Jim’s video on those.

[@Graycat1735]

@@msroro3127 thank you! I will check his videos!

[@dorindajenkins7825]

👋😃