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Magnolia 'Blue Baby'

Name: Magnolia 'Blue Baby'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MA1877.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Magnolia

Bush, 80-100cm, 12L pot

£65

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Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Foliage Dark green glossy leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Blue flowers in spring, occasionally in summer or autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

Magnolia 'Blue Baby' is a new magnolia variety, resulting from the cross-pollination of Magnolia 'Blue Opal', which enhances the blue color in its petals. This plant eventually matures from a large shrub into a small tree, making it ideal for smaller gardens. It features deciduous dark green, glossy leaves and in spring produces unique blue flowers, with occasional reflowering in late summer to autumn. This magnolia is fully hardy and thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Magnolia require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Magnolia trees and shrubs can be pruned into shape by removing branches that are growing in an awkward position, as well as any that are damaged. They should not be heavily pruned as this can send them into shock. If pruning to limit the overall size, stagger your pruning over a few years to alleviate the stress on your tree. Pruning for Magnolia should be carried out in mid-summer to early autumn. Avoid pruning in late winter to early spring.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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