October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia sasanqua

[@4Stanzas]

I have 5 of these and they're awesome. Many white-blooming camellias have very light green leaves that don't always look that great. This variety has beautiful deep green leaves that contrast nicely with the white flowers.

[@cynthia3157]

I am considering a moon garden look for a corner of my front yard...I work long hours and think it would be lovely to see blooms in the late evening when I get home. Will be on the lookout for one.

[@mathological3540]

I'm so glad that you are not pushing proven winners--so tired of everyone with them even though its a great brand. Glad to see different plants that are just as reliable if not more so from different brands. With that said, I've always thought this plant as being super fussy. Now its another plant I need to find space for in the garden.

[@stephaniejohnson2937]

Shi-Shi…I think I need to plant this just for the name :) but I really like the weeping habit!!

[@jennifernash4638]

I think I would love to try some of these dwarf camellias! The flowers really make a statement when the plant is smaller.

[@msroro3127]

You should and you won’t be disappointed.

[@andrewjbernius]

I have a dozen+ camellias around my home and since planting this one last year it has quickly jumped up to being one of my favorites. Tons of perfect white flowers! Maryland Zone 7B.

[@JLee-pc2vc]

I love the summary card at the end! That's a great idea! White Shi Shi has performed really well for me. I can't resist white flowering plants and the dark foliage is outstanding!

[@susanbaker2796]

October Magic White Shi-Shi Camellia....yikes! What a mouthful. I love it. So beautiful.

[@SheriShea1]

You have saved me so much $$$ by showing me how to understand this clay soil. Before I drowned everything I planted.

[@norikonagasawa29]

I have six camellia japonica planted in my yards by the previous owner. they are already 5 - 7 feet tall. White Shi-Shi is definitely my next camellia to plant in my yard. Thank you for introducing it here!

[@timelliott3737]

These bright white flowers are stunning.

[@amandalytz4489]

I like the idea of using this plant on a slope.

[@msroro3127]

Jim, Im in Houston zone 9. I have 6 pink Shi Shi’s. They spent 1 year in pots and survived the Texas winter storm (outside) in 2021. Then I found Seafoam White Camellia. And I bought 4 of them. Hope to see them get 20ft. You are the reason I am in love with camellias. Thanks for all your knowledge.

[@lisaawild]

I am in Houston zone 9 too and I am going to start adding some Camellias. I had them in our old yard and loved them so much!

[@katiekane5247]

What nice form on the plant & flowers too!

[@sandhyahira4970]

Beautiful flowers. Will have get one or more for my front yard

[@judybingham2333]

Another very informative video. I'm enjoying your new channel.

[@maryfarrand1799]

You are rocking on this channel as well!

[@hemigirl777]

Love the double flowers!!

[@lulubell711]

This channel is going to help me get through winter.

[@MelodyHopkins]

I finally was able to get 3 of these this fall from plants by mail and I planted them September 16. They came loaded with buds but the first one just opened a day or so ago. I'm guessing the late opening was caused by transplant shock. They are beautiful plants for sure. I'm near the Gulf in zone 8b (almost 9a).

[@marct2168]

Man this is a pretty plant. Think I’m going to try and plant these around my shed. Thanks Jim!

[@sandysimpson878]

This is a keeper. Hope to find some of these

[@maryann6062]

Beautiful. I never had camellias and this one looks alot like my gardenias from a distance. So pretty!

[@AliciaS57]

So very beautiful. I think I need to add it to my Camelia collection!

[@silvering14]

So pretty! The weeping habit would look really nice elevated in a pot or on the top of a terrace wall.

[@LULC0759]

Such a beautiful shrub. Thank you for all the information you provide.

[@lindavan5330]

Thanks for all the great info, Jim. I've been gardening in the north for years. Just recently moved to the south....gardening here is very different. You've helped me out a lot.

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

I ❤️the idea of winter interest…I want one❣️

[@sherryj2]

I love that you give us ideas about how to use it! It is beautiful!! Love the weeping look.

[@amandahagy1940]

I am excited to add the first camellia to my 7a garden this year. Thank you for the great info on growth habit.

[@261COLLINS]

Congratulations on your new channel.

[@marleneliles733]

I Love this channel! I have a new home going up with plenty of room for lots of plants. The information at the end of each video is so helpful.

[@christinemcmains3895]

Oh how pretty! I love that one. I wonder how it would do in my central Texas heat.

[@sammysworld5485]

Please do a video on the different types of Pieris Japonica evergreen shrubs. I have one that’s buds white flowers which I think is a mountain Pieris or andromeda & another that buds pink flowers which I’m not sure which this is… please help.

[@zeroibis]

I have 10 of these and the flowering is beautiful. They will get about 6 hours of sun in the peak of summer with most being the host afternoon sun. I am zone 7a and around my neighborhood there is quite a few other camellia such as Yuletide and one with light green leaves and pink pom pom flowers that have similar morning shade afternoon sun exposure so I am hopeful that come summer I will not have issues.

[@kbea]

This is perfect! Definitely picking up one of these ASAP!

[@CB-sr8ee]

Love this plant!

[@jordynekrumroy1738]

Awesome plant

[@rosiethurman7900]

Gorgeous!! Again something I want but can’t bc I have full sun or just morning sun

[@jessicarichardson5126]

Love the white!

[@sweetdudeword]

Love the look of the specimen in your yard. Our new house has two older camellias that are single white flowers that were pruned horribly by the previous homeowner. I would love to add some of this cultivar to the yard.

[@LinusCello75]

A disadvantage of white flowering camellias generally is hard freeze can discolor (brown) the flowers. Are these flowers more “freeze resistant “?

[@shaunphan9039]

Bought this and planted last fall. And it's blooming now this fall, it's gorgeous. Thanks. Can you do a review on Oct magic Dawn Camellia? I bought that one too but did not see any buds this year. Wonder why.

[@mariebarnes416]

I may have to buy one of these.

[@graylagran7443]

That camellia is absolutely beautiful!

[@kathryntornatore4573]

Every garden needs winter blooming plants

[@lmbecker]

I want to add some camellias to my yard this year. This is so beautiful I will definitely look for it.

[@tracybolger1285]

Great info!

[@Bunny-rh1yy]

I have some of the pink Shi-Shi's and they have performed beautifully for me in 8b. Would love to try these white ones if I could find the right spot.

[@zullylozano1840]

I need this plant ASAP!

[@aliciaflanary6520]

Beautiful

[@geckomoriadaimyoofwano7157]

I cant wait for you to make more camellia videos Jim! Not sure if you have grown Christmas Carol, its a Japonica x Sasanqua hybrid, and it is a new variety i believe. I just got one down here in Tampa and would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@pamelacorsi]

Wish I could grow this!

[@kerryjean2223]

The way those blooms are hanging might be good in a hanging basket in zones 8 & 9 x

[@chriscoogan2736]

Since we live in The Camellia City (Slidell, Louisiana), I suppose we ought to put some in the ground. It’s hard to tell from the video what your spacing is between plants or how far out from a 6 ft fence they should be planted.

[@orrinrobbins2644]

Camelias & sweet ice tea.

[@danaburt4421]

Really want to plant one of these, but the area I want to put it in tends to get more water when it rains. Due to drain pipe, the area takes takes little longer than surrounding are to dry out. Would mounding it up be sufficient or would this cause issues for this plant?

[@williamscott791]

I bought one of these October white and its opening with a pretty dark pink is that normal for this variety or did I end up getting one that's mislabeled

[@sharonmendelsohn418]

I need to find a spot for this plant in my 7A (WNC) garden! The previous owners placed the tall variety of camellias (10 ft.) so that the flowers can be seen from the window, but I believe the spot is now too shady. The plants aren't getting the part sun/part shade you recommend. Do you have any suggestions on what can be done?

[@bbcamillo]

My October Magic “Snow “ Camellia still has not bloomed, as of February here in Florida 9a.Not seeing any substantial sized buds either.

[@larryhibbert2480]

Becoming a Camellia fan.

[@GardeningWithMaples]

I have a garden bed on the north side of my house. During the summer it gets full sun from about 2pm on. But right now, near the winter solstice, that area only gets the last hour of light. Since this bloom more in the fall winter when the amount of sun will be less then during the summer do you think it will still bloom? I’m loving the new channel.

[@jmcaulay577]

I was wondering if you could talk about bugs and diseases. I don’t know what they all are and or how to treat them. It would be nice to be educated. Thanks.

[@P_Belle]

I feel late the party: didn't know you had a new channel! (other than the collab with Bre). At any rate, I purchased my 1st 2 *October Magics: Ruby* , SLPC 3g (small though; maybe they were recently potted up). Also picked up 2 *William Lanier Hunt* sasanquas (Monrovia, 3g). I'm interested in best placement for all 4, given the morning shade, afternoon sun I have. How about placing 2 ft high/wide *April Series japonica: April Blush* near/under the canopy of a mature, tree form japonica? It will get afternoon sun, but the 15 year old japonica is doing okay there the past 6 yrs.

[@gracem6795]

I purchased one at a local Pike store. The pot was started with 3 plants in it and I would like to separate them. Would you support this approach or should I leave it as it is? I love your videos and do appreciate that they are reasonably short, the higher chance to watch it.

[@melissamixon1805]

Where do you get these

[@jennifernguyen9412]

Can you plant this dwarf camelia amongst other dwarf conifers?

[@UGRACNC]

The nursery label says to plant in full sun / part shade, not shade / part shade.

[@gardenplantswithjimputnam8653]

Zone 9 in the full sun that wouldn't go well.

[@colleenherrington3460]

I absolutely love this plant but I’m in zone 6. What do you think the chances are of this shrub growing in Cincinnati???

[@gardenplantswithjimputnam8653]

I will be covering some zone 6 camellias soon

[@fattyslim96]

Another awesome featured plant in your landscape that us zone 6-ers will have to live without!

[@dorindajenkins7825]

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[@marionallen2222]

I found a unicorn at Home Depot last year double mislabeled lol I know it’s this one!!!! They are so hard to find anywhere I would LOVE to have several!!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀