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    MICHELIA
    MICHELIA laevifolia
    MICHELIA laevifolia
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    MICHELIA laevifolia

    (syn. yunnanensis) - strongly fragrant white flowers from velvety buds
    Large
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    5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £65.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Esrly flowering. Variable in size and habit
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, red spider mites under glass. Honey fungus, coral spot
    • Place of origin
      China(Yunnan), Tibet.
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Evergreen
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Densely leaved and twiggy. Flowers have 6-12 tepals from reddish brown buds.
    • 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 - 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)
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    • Scented flowers
      Very fragrant.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong, drying winds.
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
      		  
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    MICHELIA laevifolia 'Summer Snowflake'
    Fragrant white flowers in profusion with purple anthers and velvety brown buds
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £60.00
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