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    MICHELIA
    MICHELIA
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    MICHELIA MICHELIA MICHELIA MICHELIA MICHELIA maudiae 'Touch of Pink' and MICHELIA x foggii 'Allspice' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MICHELIA maudiae 'Touch of Pink' and RHODODENDRON 'Fragrantissimum' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MICHELIA maudiae 'Touch of Pink' and RHODODENDRON 'Fragrantissimum' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    MICHELIA

    (now reclassified under MAGNOLIA)

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      About 3m (10ft) x 2m (6ft) in 10 years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Evergreen
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tree
      Small tree with upright habit
    • 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 - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Very fragrant
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong, drying winds
    • Partial shade
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
    Michelia - Care Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    MICHELIA 'Fairy Blush'

    MICHELIA 'Fairy Blush'

    Available from £45.00
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    MICHELIA 'Fairy Lime'

    MICHELIA 'Fairy Lime'

    Available from £45.00
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    MICHELIA doltsopa

    MICHELIA doltsopa

    Available from £30.00
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    MICHELIA 'Fairy Cream'

    MICHELIA 'Fairy Cream'

    Available from £45.00
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    varieties

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    • MICHELIA doltsopa 'Silver Cloud'
    Vigorous habit with heavily felted brown undersides to the leaves and plentiful creamy-white scented flowers
     
    Seedling
    £30.00
    Medium
    £70.00
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    Unavailable
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    MICHELIA 'Fairy Blush'
    Pale pink fragrant flowers
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    MICHELIA 'Fairy Cream'
    Profuse flowers in creamy-white
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    MICHELIA 'Fairy Lime'
    Limey-white with pink edges
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    MICHELIA 'Fairy White'
    Profuse flowers in white
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £45.00
    Large
    £65.00
    MICHELIA figo 'Stellar Ruby'
    Banana-scented pink flowers
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £50.00
    MICHELIA laevifolia
    (syn. yunnanensis) - strongly fragrant white flowers from velvety buds
     
    Small
    £30.00
    Large
    £65.00
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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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    MICHELIA laevifolia 'Summer Snowflake'
    Fragrant white flowers in profusion with purple anthers and velvety brown buds
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £60.00
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    Unavailable
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    MICHELIA laevifolia x maudiae 'Eternal Spring'
    White, fragrant.
     
    3 Litre
    £70.00
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    Available from February 2026
    Awaiting new stock
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    MICHELIA martinii
    Leathery leaves and fragrant brownish-yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £60.00
    MICHELIA 'Mixed Up Miss'
    Large white flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £60.00
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    • Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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