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    MAGNOLIA 'Athene'
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    MAGNOLIA 'Athene'

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    Jury hybrid with white flowers shading to pink at the base
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      M. 'Mark Jury' x M. soulangeana 'Lennei Alba'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand. Jury hybrid
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 25cm (10in) long
    • White
      Shading to pink at base
    • Cup-shaped
      20-30cm (8-12in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      7m (23ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tree
      Moderate-growing, vase-shaped form
    • 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
      Richly fragrant.
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly columnar
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      7m (23ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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    £8.00
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    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
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    £15.00
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