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    MAGNOLIA
    MAGNOLIA
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    MAGNOLIA

    MAGNOLIAS, named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol, are an ancient genus and it is thought that pollination was by beetles as the trees appeared before bees. Fossilised remains from the family are 95 million years old.

    The main centre of distribution is eastern and southeastern Asia with a secondary centre in eastern North America, Central America, the West Indies and South America. 

    LARGE and SPECIMEN sized magnolias are almost all grafted plants. Many are also very rare.

    LARGE plants are 2-3 year old grafts and SPECIMEN plants 3-5 year old grafts.

    Different Magnolia varieties grow at very different speeds and therefore the size of a LARGE or a SPECIMEN plant and the exact pot size it is delivered in can vary markedly for plants of identical age and also on time of year, since Magnolias can grow very quickly.

    Many more magnolia pictures can be found on the Caerhays Website and The Garden Diary.

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. x soulangeana hybrid.
    • Deciduous
    • Red
      Burgundy/wine red
    • Goblet-shaped
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      2.5-3m (8-10ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tree
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5-3m (8-10ft)
      		  
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    varieties of Magnolia

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    • MAGNOLIA 'Pickard's Snow Queen'
    A Pickard's hybrid with large pure white flowers
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Large
    £80.00
    Specimen
    £95.00
    MAGNOLIA 'Pink Pyramid'
    Deep purplish-red.
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA 'Porcelain Dove'
    Spectacular hybrid between M. globosa and M. virginiana with attractive fragrant porcelain white flowers over a three month period
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA pseudokobus 'Kubishimodoki'
    A stunning new magnolia with pure white seven-inch long flowers which open perfectly flat but then turn sideways or downwards. Flowers are suffused pink at the base. Very slow growing
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Large
    £80.00
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    MAGNOLIA 'Rebecca's Perfume'
    Light pink soulangeana. Strong grower
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Specimen
    £120.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA 'Rose Marie'
    Rounded tepals, pink
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA rostrata
    Huge leaves and coppery new growth. Creamy-white flowers and pink seed heads with distinct barbs
     
    Seedling
    £25.00
    Unavailable
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    MAGNOLIA 'Royal Purple'
    A fastigiate habit with flowers which are deep purple outside and paler inside
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta
    Pale pink, immense flowers
     
    Seedling
    £25.00
    Unavailable
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    MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta 'Blood Moon'
    Large deep rose-pink flowers
     
    Medium
    £90.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA 'Shirazz'
    A new introduction with spectacular large rich burgundy-red tulip shaped blooms which open out flat
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Specimen
    £120.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA 'Shirley’s Perfume'
    Pale pink, scented.
     
    Medium
    £70.00
    Large
    £80.00
    MAGNOLIA sieboldii
    Fragrant white flowers with purple centres
     
    Small
    £30.00
    Large
    £55.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA x soulangeana
    Tulip magnolia
    Pale to deep pink goblet-shaped flowers
     
    Small
    £19.00
    Large
    £70.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Specimen
    £90.00
    MAGNOLIA x soulangeana 'Alba Superba'
    Tulip magnolia
    Pure white form with scented flowers
     
    Small
    £16.50
    Medium
    £60.00
    Large
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    MAGNOLIA x soulangeana 'Lennei'
    Tulip magnolia
    Pink stained crimson
     
    Small
    £18.50
    Large
    £70.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
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    Copper Tape
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
    £7.50
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    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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    £7.00
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    £15.50
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