{"product_id":"southern-living-october-magic-ruby-camellia-shrub","title":"Southern Living® October Magic® Ruby™ Camellia Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrilliant red blooms on a compact evergreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Living® Camellia October Magic® Ruby™ brings brilliant, Christmas-red, fully double blooms to the landscape throughout fall. The flowers stand out against deep olive-green, exceptionally glossy evergreen foliage, providing welcome color as many other plants wind down for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact shrub has the dense, semi-dwarf habit of ‘ShiShi Gashira’ but creates a softer appearance in the landscape. Its tidy growth works well in foundation plantings, mixed borders, woodland gardens, or low evergreen hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Southern Living®:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Southern Living® Plant Collection was created to bring gardeners plants that truly thrive in real-world landscapes. Each variety is carefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure it performs beautifully—especially in challenging Southern conditions like heat and humidity. Since its introduction in 2008, the collection has focused on offering reliable, solution-driven plants with outstanding color, form, and durability, so you can garden with confidence and enjoy lasting results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location with morning sun or filtered shade and protection from harsh afternoon sun. Plant in well-drained, acidic soil with the top of the root ball level with or slightly above the surrounding ground. Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, keeping it away from the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply after planting and regularly during the first growing season. Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially while flower buds are developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning is needed to maintain its naturally compact form. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches after flowering, and complete any shaping before new flower buds begin forming in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a fertilizer formulated for camellias or other acid-loving plants after flowering or as new growth begins in spring. Follow label directions and avoid overfertilizing or feeding late in the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":68048649617470,"sku":"32145","price":121.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/October-Ruby-camellia-2.jpg?v=1793758308","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/southern-living-october-magic-ruby-camellia-shrub","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}