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MICHELIA
(now reclassified under MAGNOLIA)
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - semi-glossy, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces 6-12-tepalled flowers
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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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold, dry winds -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - under glass - scale insects, red spider mites -
Place of origin - China (Yunnan), Tibet. Garden origin -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
Michelia - Care Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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Buy Varieties of MICHELIA
MICHELIA doltsopa 'Silver Cloud' >
Vigorous habit with heavily felted brown undersides to the leaves and plentiful creamy-white scented flowers
MICHELIA figo >
Commonly known as: Banana shrub, Port wine magnolia.
Small dark glossy green leaves and brownish-purple flowers which smell of pear drops
MICHELIA x foggii 'Jack Fogg' >
A cross between M. doltsopa and M. figo with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers tinged pinkish-purple
MICHELIA laevifolia 'Summer Snowflake' >
Fragrant white flowers in profusion with purple anthers and velvety brown buds
MICHELIA macclurei >
We first found this rare species in the garden here 4 years ago. The scented flowers are upright and narrowly pointed. Creamy white
MICHELIA maudiae 'Touch of Pink' >
This first flowered at Caerhays in 2006 and was quite stunning as well as being strongly scented. The pink fades to a dark bluish-purple at the base of the flowers
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
