Magnolia Stellata
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Sometimes known as star magnolia, Magnolia stellata are a more compact variety and are perfect for any garden whatever the size. They will flower every March/April in a sheltered spot, and are beautifully shaped trees making them a fantastic feature plant all year round.
The magnolia have dropped their leaves for winter now, but will put on a pretty display of spring flowers next year.
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
Magnolias are hardy garden plants producing stunning flowers in early spring. This variety Magnolia Stellata is a more compact variety that is perfect for the smaller garden or border.
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 spring 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.
These Magnolia are low maintenance and relatively slow-growing. They shouldn’t require much pruning, but in summer you may want to give your plant a light tidy, removing any broken or crossing branches, to keep it looking healthy and maintain its shape.
Problem Solving:
Magnolias are hardy plants, however try to avoid a situation where the early morning sun shines on frosted plants as this can spoil the flowers and buds.
If keeping your plant in a pot be especially careful not to allow it to dry out in the spring/summer.
