Magnolia care guide
Magnolia
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7d
Water
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365d
Feed
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300-1500cm
Height
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H6
Hardy
About Magnolia
Magnolias are magnificent deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs, highly prized in UK gardens for their stunning, often fragrant, cup-shaped flowers that appear in spring, often before the leaves. They thrive in the temperate UK climate, particularly in sheltered spots, and offer a spectacular display of early season colour.
Outdoor garden plant. Tree. Typically flowers around Mar, Apr, May.
How to care for Magnolia
💧 Watering
Keep young plants consistently moist, especially during dry spells in their first few years. Established plants are more drought-tolerant but benefit from watering during prolonged dry periods.
🌿 Feeding
Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertiliser in early spring, especially for young or less vigorous plants. Mulch annually with well-rotted compost or manure.
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