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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
MICHELIA crassipes
White fragrant flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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White
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Height - 4m (13ft)
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Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - greyish brown bark. Flowers have 6 long, elliptic tepals from reddish brown buds.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This 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.
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Full sun - shelter from strong, drying winds.
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - scale insects, red spider mites under glass. Honey fungus, coral spot
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Place of origin - western China.
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Burncoose Specialities - Magnolias - smaller gardens -
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Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - very fragrant.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Neutral 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.
3 options from £6.00

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)
2 options from £6.00

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
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.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20