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    MAGNOLIA stellata keiskei
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    MAGNOLIA stellata keiskei

    Commonly known as Star magnolia

    Dense shrubby form with small purplish flowers
    Medium
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £70.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Good to know
      Growth slows after about 5 years.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Cultivar from Japan.
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Leaves broadly oval to oblong 4.5-10cm (1¾-4in) long
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Star-shaped
      5-10cm (2-4in) across.
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
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