Botanical Name: Michelia Figo 300mm Pot

Common Name: Port Wine Magnolia

Features:               

• Evergreen foliage

• Strongly-fragranced

• Fairly slow-growing

• Yellow-purple flowers that bloom from Spring through to Autumn

Position:

Full sun to partial shade

Ideal For:

• Screening

• Hedging

• Perfumed gardens

• Borders

• Topiary

• Around pools

• Large pots

• Container

Plant Apart:

400mm

Height at Maturity:

3m

Average Height:

Environment Conditions:

• Soil:

• Prefer well-drained, reasonably fertile soil

• Thrive in soil enriched with compost or well-rotted cow manure

• Climate:

• Thrive in full sun

• Can tolerate slight shade

• Perform better in higher temperatures rather than lower

• Durability:

• Not frost tolerant

• Not tolerant to strong winds

Care:

• Pruning encourages new flowering

• Fertilise in spring

• Mulch well

Design:

• Entertaining areas or areas close to parts of the homes (e.g. windows) due to their beautiful fragrance