Magnolia
Simply Magnificent! Magnolias are a very ancient genus with fossilized remains showing their presence on earth even before the honey bee arrived. As a result of this you will find that Magnolias are usually pollinated by some form of beetle. The genus was not actually called Magnolia until the 17th century when they were named after a French professor of Botany called Pierre Magnol. Deciduous Magnolias are from Asia and evergreen Magnolias are mostly from America.
These days a strong influence on the development of the genus comes not from France, Asia or America but New Zealand. The Jury family from Taranaki and Oswald Blumhardt from Northland have raised many highly desirable hybrids and introduced them to the world. If you want to plant a New Zealand bred deciduous Magnolia look for such delights as "Athene", "Atlas", "Iolanthe", "Vulcan" and "Star Wars" to name just a few.
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Once you have chosen a Magnolia or 3 then this is one tree that must have the correct planting position. This is important for many reasons, not the least being that they resent being moved. The trees do not have a tap root but their fibrous roots are sensitive to disturbance. Do your best to choose a sunny position away from strong cold winds. Magnolias can tolerate frost, however a late frost in spring could damage the emerging flower buds.
The soil must be free draining and if possible rich with organic matter. If your soil is poor, add some compost, rotted leaf mould or peat and mix in well. As with many trees with fibrous roots, Magnolias don';;;;;t like their surface roots getting too hot so they will thank you for a nice layer of mulch aplied just before summer. They are acid lovers, so a side dressing of acid fertilizer aplied in early spring will also keep them hapy. You can buy especially formulated acid fertilizer from any good garden centre. Never aply lime. Water well during dry periods.
Magnolias need space to grow to really show off their beauty so consider this when planting. Little pruning should be required other than to maintain a nice shape.
Now sit back and wait for spring when the bare branches of deciduous Magnolias will be covered with beautiful large goblets with a tantalizing perfume. The colour choice ranges from crisp white, softest to deepest pink, ruby red, wine red and warm yellow.
Evergreen Magnolias have large scented cream flowers that apear in summer and autumn. In contrast to the above they are far more tolerant of wind and can cope with more moisture in the soil. Whilst I adore the deciduous Magnolias I respect the evergreen cultivars and would not be without them in the garden. The large dark green glossy foliage with tactile russet under-felt always looks good. Top that off with beautiful waxy cream flowers with a fresh fruity fragrance and you have a very handsome specimen tree. Definitely on my top 10 list.
Magnolias should not be overlooked in any planting scheme; I certainly would not consider creating a garden without them.
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PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL aka Oyama Magnolia A large spreading shrub with delightful pendulous nodding white flowers with rich red prominent stamens. The flowers are scented and are borne over an extended period from late spring. Not as well known as some Magnolias but well worth planting. Easy to grow. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Magnolia Sieboldii Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ? Container: 6l ? $64.99 aka Magnolia Named after the eminent British horticulturist this form of M. campbellii has huge bowl shaped flowers of pure white. It will take quite a few years to mature to its outstanding best but as the saying goes good things do indeed take time. Plant in a sheltered position. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Magnolia Sir Harold Hillier Current Stock Height: 140/150 cm ? Container: 8l ? $64.99 aka Tulip Magnolia The most widely grown Magnolia world wide and the parent of many of today's hybrids. A tree in full bloom is irresistible with masses of tulip shaped blooms that are rosy purple with a white interior. Very tough, hardy and adaptable. Forms a large shrub. Deciduous. Est.10.yr.growth.
Magnolia Soulangeana Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? Container: 6l ? $64.99 aka Magnolia One of the most spectacular and long flowering Magnolias with large, star shaped flowers of rose pink with blush white interiors. The stunning blooms are approximately 20-30cm across. A hardy hybrid which has become very popular due to its proven attributes. Bred in NZ. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Magnolia Star Wars Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ? Container: 6l ? $64.99 aka Star magnolia A Magnolia is a Symbol of Beauty and Sweetness. Its Planet is Venus and its Power is Fidelity. One of the earliest magnolias to bloom. They need a sheltered spot and fertile, well-drained, acid soil. A small bushy tree bearing fragrant star shaped white flowers with many petals opening from silky buds in spring. Very beautiful and suitable for a small garden. Magnolia Stellata Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ? Container: 6L ? $64.99 aka Star Magnolia Star Magnolia. A compact and top performing little 'Star' with warm pink, shaggy flowers made up of many petals that appear late winter-early spring. Fresh green summer foliage. Forms a multi-branched upright shrub. Plant in a sheltered spot in acid soil for best results. Est.10yr.growth.
Magnolia Stellata Dawn Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Container: 8l ? $64.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Star Magnolia Star Magnolia. An award winning Magnolia and deservedly so. Pale pink 'shaggy' star like blooms with a multitude of petals appear from late winter. The blooms are softly fragrant and fade to white. Fresh green summer foliage, compact habit. Likes a sheltered spot and acid soil. Est.10yr.growth.
Magnolia Stellata Jane Platt Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 8l ? $64.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Magnolia Star Magnolia. This little sweetie is ideal for those of you with small gardens or for filling a little corner. Masses of soft pink buds open to white blooms with a hint of pink at the base. Flowers in spring. Prefers a sheltered spot and acid soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Magnolia Stellata King Rose Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 8l ? $74.99 aka Star Magnolia Rosea is a popular variety with star-shaped, light pink flowers with a lovely scent. As it blooms on bare branches early in the spring it looks amazing when placed in front of an evergreen shrub, e.g. holly,escallonia, griselinia or any bright green conifer, to fully expose the beauty of its flowers. Ideal as a free-standing specimen. 1.5m Magnolia Stellata Rosea Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? Container: 6l ? $64.99 aka Star Magnolia Star Magnolia. A strong, upright large shrub that flowers in late winter. The blooms open from soft pink buds and are large, fragrant, snowy-white and star-like. Green foliage. Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in acid soil for best results. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Magnolia Stellata Royal Star Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ? Container: 8l ? $64.99 Magnolia Stellata Royal Star Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 8l ? $74.99
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
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Pronounced 'soo-lon-zhee-ah-na' and named after Soulange-Bodin a director of the RHS who raised it.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
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