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  • MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'
    MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Kew's Surprise' and MAGNOLIA 'Iolanthe'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Kew's Surprise' and MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta
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    MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'

    Large and distinct translucent pink flowers which are paler inside. The original plant grows at Caerhays Castle and was awarded an FCC in 1967
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. 1967. A Caerhays hybrid, Cornwall, UK.
    • Caerhays bred plants
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 25cm (10in) long
    • Cup-and-saucer-shaped
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      15m (50ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
      Spreading with age
    • Mature Size
      15m (50ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    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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