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MICHELIA crassipes
White fragrant flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeathery, glossy, dark green leaves
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubGreyish brown bark. Flowers have 6 long, elliptic tepals from reddish brown buds.
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. -
Full sunShelter from strong, drying winds.
MICHELIA crassipes
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesScale insects, red spider mites under glass. Honey fungus, coral spot
Place of originWestern China. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesMagnolias - smaller gardens
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf shape
Oblong
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Scented PlantsScented flowersVery fragrant.
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Michelia - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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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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)
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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™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
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Only £10.20
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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