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    MICHELIA
    MICHELIA
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    MICHELIA

    (now reclassified under MAGNOLIA)

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, red spider mites under glass. Honey fungus, coral spot
    • Place of origin
      Western China.
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Evergreen
      Leathery, glossy, dark green leaves
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Greyish brown bark. Flowers have 6 long, elliptic tepals from reddish brown buds.
    • Will grow outside in milder locations
      This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
    • Scented flowers
      Very fragrant.
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong, drying winds.
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
      		  
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    MICHELIA laevifolia

    Available from £35.00
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    MICHELIA laevifolia

    Available from £35.00
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    varieties
    MICHELIA doltsopa
    Huge trees at Caerhays have a multitude of heavily scented white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Available Early Spring 2027
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MICHELIA doltsopa 'Silver Cloud'
    Vigorous habit with heavily felted brown undersides to the leaves and plentiful creamy-white scented flowers
     
    Seedling
    £30.00
    Unavailable
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    Medium
    £70.00
    Unavailable
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    MICHELIA 'Fairy Blush'
    Pale pink fragrant flowers
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    MICHELIA 'Fairy Cream'
    Profuse flowers in creamy-white
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    MICHELIA 'Fairy Lime'
    Limey-white with pink edges
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    MICHELIA 'Fairy White'
    Profuse flowers in white
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    MICHELIA figo 'Stellar Ruby'
    Banana-scented pink flowers
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £50.00
    MICHELIA x foggii 'Allspice'
    Very fragrant creamy white flowers from coppery buds in spring
     
    Medium
    £45.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MICHELIA laevifolia
    (syn. yunnanensis) - strongly fragrant white flowers from velvety buds
     
    3 Litre
    £35.00
    Large
    £65.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MICHELIA martinii
    Leathery leaves and fragrant brownish-yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £40.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MICHELIA 'Mixed Up Miss'
    Large white flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £60.00
    Unavailable
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    MICHELIA 'White Caviar'
    Lightly perfumed magnolia-like flowers which open out flat
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £35.00
    Large
    £65.00

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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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