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    MAGNOLIA
    MAGNOLIA stellata
    MAGNOLIA stellata
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    MAGNOLIA stellata

    Commonly known as Star magnolia

    White star-shaped flowers. All flower FEB-APR
    Small
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £16.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Growth slows after about 5 years.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Obovate-oblong to inversely lance-shaped mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • White
      Sometimes tinged pink.
    • Star-shaped
      From silky buds. 12cm (5in) across with up to 15 tepals
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact and bushy, later spreading. Flowers are produced profusely before the leaves
    • 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 - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Faintly scented.
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
      Will require regular mulching in autumn or spring if grown in alkaline soil.
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
      		  
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    MAGNOLIA stellata 'Jane Platt'
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    Profuse deep pink flowers fading after opening
     
    Medium
    £70.00
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    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
    Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.
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    MAGNOLIA stellata 'King Rose'
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    Pale pink buds unfurling to white
     
    Small
    £17.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £55.00
    MAGNOLIA stellata 'Royal Star'
    Star magnolia
    Improved pure white
     
    Small
    £17.50
    Large
    £55.00
    MAGNOLIA stellata 'Water Lily'
    Star magnolia
    Large flowers with more numerous petals than other varieties
     
    Small
    £17.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
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    Medium
    £40.00

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