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MICHELIA figo
Commonly known as Banana shrub, Port wine magnolia
Small dark glossy green leaves and brownish-purple flowers which smell of pear drops
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - elliptic-oblong to oval leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long, lustrous, dark-green above, paler beneath.
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Height - 3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread - 1.5-3.5m (5-11ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - rounded, bushy, freely-branching shrub with downy, yellowish-brown stems. Flowers have dark-red or maroon tepal margins.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun - shelter from strong, drying winds. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - fragrance is said to resemble bananas, pear drops or vintage port. -
Pests & Diseases - scale insect, red spider mite -
Place of origin - China. -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - to 3cm (1¼in) across.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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3-6m (10-20ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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