Magnolia Liliflora

While your Magnolia is in a pot it will need regular watering when the top of the soil dries out. The soil should feel wet to touch and you can stand the bottom of the plastic pot in a little water if the weather is particularly warm.

After flowering your Magnolia plant can be repotted in a larger pot with suitable container compost or planted out into the ground. When planting Magnolias in the garden, choose a sheltered part-shaded position where you can see the winter flowers. Try to avoid a situation where the early morning sun shines on frosted plants because this can spoil the flowers.

Over time this compact variety of magnolia will grow on to a sizable bush producing a really dramatic display of slightly scented white flowers in March/April.

Problem Solving:

Late frosts can damage flower buds, if cold temperatures are forecasted when buds have already formed, it is worth protecting your plant with horticultural fleece.