MICHELIA 'Fairy Cream'
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MICHELIA 'Fairy Cream'
Profuse flowers in creamy-white
£45.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Can be clipped to remain compact -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, red spider mites under glass. Honey fungus, coral spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Mark Jury, New Zealand -
Magnolias - smaller gardens
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Evergreen
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Cream
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals6cm (2½in) across
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubFast-growing shrub, producing blooms from attractive, russet buds on relatively young plants
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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.
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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
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Michelia - Care Guide
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