• Deciduous
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Pale pink buds
  • White
    Opening to white
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Opens pale pink and fades quickly to white.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds.
  • Partial shade

MAGNOLIA stellata 'King Rose'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - 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.
Small £17.50 each 
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
Large £55.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 7.5 to 10 Litre
Click to see photo
  • Additional Features
    Burncoose speciality
    See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    Good to know
    Growth slows after about 5 years.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand.
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Magnolias - smaller gardens
  • Core Plants
    Magnolia
  • Flower Shape
    Star-shaped
    Up to 30 tepals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    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
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2m (6½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

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Slug Pellets
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Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50

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