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  • MAGNOLIA stellata 'Jane Platt'
    MAGNOLIA stellata 'Jane Platt'
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    MAGNOLIA stellata 'Jane Platt'

    Commonly known as Star magnolia

     AWARD
    Profuse deep pink flowers fading after opening
    Medium
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
    £70.00 each 
    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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    • Good to know
      Ultimate size in 10-20 years. Growth slows after about 5 years.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Grown by the late Jane Platt, Portland, Oregon. USA., as 'Rosea'.
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Deep pink
    • Star-shaped
      To 10cm (4in) across have up to 30 tepals
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous and bushy. Extremely floriferous
    • 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)
    • 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
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    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 - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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