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  • MAGNOLIA x soulangeana
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    MAGNOLIA x soulangeana

    Commonly known as Tulip magnolia

    Pale to deep pink goblet-shaped flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      M. denudata x M. liliiflora. Tolerates alkaline soil. The most commonly seen magnolia in the UK.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Early nineteenth century Europe. (Etienne Soulange-Bodin, retired cavalry officer in Napolean's army)
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Oval, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Pale to deep pink
    • Tulip
      To goblet-shaped flowers to 30cm (12in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Variable shrub or spreading tree. Flowers are produced before and with the leaves
    • Tree
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
      Neutral to acid soil
      Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
      Partial shade
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    Varieties

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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £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.
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    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
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