MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Gallissonnière'

Commonly known as Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia

Leaves reddish brown underneath, very hardy. Very large creamy white flowers

Small

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£17.50 each

Medium

Pot size - 5 to 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Unavailable

£40.00 each

Specimens

Pot size - 15 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Collect Only

£150.00 each

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Flowering

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Good to know
Commonly seen in villa gardens in the Italian lake district
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
From plants imported from USA to France in the mid 1700's by Baron de la Galissonnière and from there to the UK in the early 1800s
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Evergreen
Oval to oblong, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, rusty brown beneath
Cream
Cup-shaped
20-25cm (8-10in) across with 9-12 tepals
Fully hardy
Entire
Oblong
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Dense tree. Most older specimens develop a pyramidal form.
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
Very fragrant.
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