MICHELIA x foggii 'Allspice'
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MICHELIA x foggii 'Allspice'
Very fragrant creamy white flowers from coppery buds in spring
Medium
£45.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Can be kept compact by pruning after flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, red spider mites under glass. Honey fungus, coral spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. pre 1991. Phil Savage, Detroit -
Magnolias - smaller gardens
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Evergreen
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White
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Cup-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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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
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Tall ShrubSmall, cup-shaped, magnolia-like flowers from furry, copper coloured buds
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowersRichly fragrant
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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 Size2.5m (8ft)
1.2m (4ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Michelia - Care Guide
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