Magnolia, much more exciting than the well known shade of paint of the same name, Magnolia trees have goblet shaped flowers and are admired by some as the icons of spring.
Dating back to the Cretaceous period (142 to 65 million years ago), Magnolias were around before bees even existed on earth. It was beetles that pollinated flowers so the tepals (petals) had to be sturdy enough to bear their weight.
- Magnolia ‘Galaxy’
- Magnolia ‘Genie’
- Magnolia ‘Heaven Scent’
- Magnolia kobus
- Magnolia x loebneri ‘Merrill’
- Magnolia Black Tulip
Planting Advice
The best time to plant Magnolias is between autumn and spring, whenever the ground isn’t frozen. If planted correctly, Magnolias are fairly low maintenance, when in the ground. Most magnolias prefer:
- Full sun
- Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Slightly acidic or neutral conditions
- Sheltered position
If you are growing a Magnolia in a container they will need regular watering and feeding during the growing season.
Evergreen Magnolia
- Magnolia grandiflora ‘Gallisoniensis’
- Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’
- Magnolia grandiflora ‘Goliath’
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