I would buy this plant again
I bought this magnolia because it has a beautiful shape and is more compact than Soulangiana. This tree was well grown and large enough to withstand the rigours of planting.
ihatenicknames
Essex
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
I bought this magnolia because it has a beautiful shape and is more compact than Soulangiana. This tree was well grown and large enough to withstand the rigours of planting.
ihatenicknames
Essex
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Mac 17
Hello, Some do better than others in pots, but generally, provided the pot is large enough, and it will need to be very large for some of the bigger magnolias, and they are kept well fed and watered, then they should be fine.
Helen
mellors
Hello there No, it will tolerate light shade with some sun in a south or west facing aspect, but not a north facing wall. Sorry to disappoint you.
Monks
Hello, This plant will grow quite happily on clay soils, provided it does not remain waterlogged for any length of time. If in doubt, the best thing to do would be to have a look around your neighbourhood and see if other people have managed to get a Magnolia established in their garden - most will be in bloom soon, so should be easy to spot. If you go ahead, then I would prepare the soil well by digging in lots of composted organic matter before you plant.
Helen
DerekandMaggie Parker
Hello Margaret, The Magnolias we sell are fully hardy in most areas of the UK, however the best indication of what will grow in your area is to see what is already there. Alternatively if you really get blasted by wind or freezing temperatures and you want plants that usually won't tolerate these conditions, then perhaps you need to create a shelterbelt, which will produce a microclimate. I'm sorry not to be more help. Helen Plant Doctor
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Laura Steed
Hello Helen Thank you for your help - I will do as you suggest. Laura
Laura Steed
Hello Laura, These are fully hardy so, although the optimum time for planting is spring or autumn, they can be planted out at any time of the year as long as the ground is not frozen. Therefore I would recommend you get it into the ground as soon as you can. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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D DRAKETT
Hello Margaret, it is rare to find larger sized Ceanothus as they are usually quite short-lived and don't normally live longer than 6 - 8 years. We do have a selection of larger shrubs on our site like Hamamelis, Hydrangeas, Magnolias, Acer, Cornus, Cotinus, Philadelphus, Syringa and Viburnum, so you may find something of interest. They will be listed in this section. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Dick Brown
Hello There, It can be risky, but many Magnolias will slowly recover from being cut back hard, although it will take a few years to regain its composure. If you have a spring flowering type, then the best time to tackle this is in mid summer after the flowers have faded. It is important that you do not prune them from late winter to summer as they are prone to 'bleeding'. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Samantha Walsh
Hello Samantha, I love all the Magnolias, but the ones with the cup-shaped flowers are my favourite. Magnolia Susan is relatively compact and has lovely dark coloured flowers - just click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/magnolia-susan/classid.4143/ If your soil is not strongly acidic or alkaline (you can check this with a simple test kit which we sell) then I would check the information on our site and pick one of the Magnolias that you like the look of best. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Albert Holmes
Hello Albert, These plants really don't require any pruning, apart from removing wayward or crossing branches in late winter or early spring. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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GallagherGH@aol.com
It will really depend on the variety as some are naturally more vigorous than others, but as a very general rule, the 3 litre Magnolias are approximately 25 - 30cm in height, while the 5 litre Magnolias will be roughly 50 - 80cm tall.
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