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  • MAGNOLIA 'Melon Sky'
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    MAGNOLIA 'Melon Sky'

    Pale purple-pink with a hint of yellow.
    Large
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    5 to 7.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £80.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      M. 'Sundew' x M. 'Titan'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Germany. Michael Gottschalk
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright shrub with rounded flowers
    • 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.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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