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Magnolia 'Iolanthe' Tree

Name: Magnolia 'Iolanthe' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MI.B.10.1
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Pink Magnolia

Bush, 80-100cm, 12L pot

£90

£90 ~~£90~~

Available As:

Bush

Many stems low down

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Deciduous mid-green leaves in spring and summer

Flowers Large pink/white flowers in spring

Soil Tolerant of most soil types, preferring acidic or neutral conditions

Description

Magnolia 'Iolanthe' is a star performer from the Felix Jury propagation in New Zealand (along with Magnolia Vulcan). It produces an abundance of particularly large, tulip shaped pink flowers that are highly scented. Opening from pink buds in spring, the showy flowers display shades of pink on the outside and fresh white inside with strong pink stamens. This variety of Magnolia has the bonus that it flowers from an early age.

Forming a small tree reaching 6 x 4 metres in 20 years, Magnolia 'Iolanthe' is an ideal size for most gardens. Like all Magnolias, this pink flowering Magnolia likes a bit of shade but is otherwise suited to any well-drained, fertile soil, in sun or partial shade, preferably not catching the early morning sun which can lead to frost damage on the buds. Magnolias grow best in acidic or neutral soil but can flower in alkaline soil too.

AKA Jury Magnolia, Tree Magnolia, Magnolia Iolanthe Bush

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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