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Magnolia 'George Henry Kern' Shrub

Name: Magnolia 'George Henry Kern' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MGH.B.10.1
Price: 30.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Pink Magnolia

Bush, 60-90cm, 12L pot

£30

£30 ~~£40~~

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Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 3.5 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Deciduous green leaves with copper colours in autumn

Flowers Pale pink, goblet-shaped flowers in spring

Soil Well-drained, moist situations, avoiding chalky or alkaline soils

Description

Magnolia 'George Henry Kern' is a beautiful compact shrub with pale pink, goblet shaped flowers. The prolific flowers, appearing in March and April, are some of the most long lasting of all magnolias and will remain on the tree well into summer. Attractive green deciduous leaves take on coppery colours in autumn.

Derived from crossing Magnolia stellata and Magnolia liliiflora, Magnolia 'George Henry Kern' inherits valued characteristics of both species. It is a hardy small shrub that will grow to a height and spread of 3.5 x 2 metres in 20 years. A sheltered position in sun or light shade will suit it, as will a moist but well-draining soil. 'George Henry Kern' holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA Magnolia stellata 'George Henry Kern'

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.

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