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  • MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Ferruginea'
    MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Ferruginea'
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    MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Ferruginea'

    Commonly known as Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia

    Rich rusty red indumentum on the underside of the leaves and an upright habit
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Honey fungus, coral spot, scale insects
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly elliptic to broadly ovate, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves to 20cm (8in) long with paler green and often rusty-hairy undersides
    • Cream
    • Cup-shaped
      To goblet-shaped, to 20cm (8in) across.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tree
      Dense tree. Produces large blooms with 9-12 tepals from late summer to autumn
    • Pruning group 6
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
      Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
      When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

    • 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
      Citrus fragrance.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
      Tolerates dry, alkaline soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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