Magnolia soulangeana is perfect for smaller gardens because it grows slowly, spreads widely, and can be pruned into a small tree. Don’t miss out on the Magnolia’s spring colour in your garden; they look fantastic with an underplanting of colourful spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips. Magnolias are splendid plants that put on memorable spring displays of fragranced, goblet-like 15cm (6″) blooms paired with gleaming large leaves. Height and spread: 6m (20′).
Growing Information
Plant magnolias in a sunny or semi shaded position with protection from cold winds and hard spring frosts. Magnolias prefer a rich, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil prior to planting, mixing it thoroughly and deeply. Magnolia plants establish quicker when their roots are shaded. Following planting, apply a mulch of rotted bark chips, manure or garden compost, taking care not to mound it around the stem of the plant.
When growing Magnolia soulangeana in a patio container use a blend of ericaceous compost mixed with John Innes No. 3.
