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Magnolia grandiflora Standard
Magnolia grandiflora
35L pot • Standard form • Supplied approximately 210cm tall
Plant Highlights: Large fragrant white flowers • Glossy evergreen foliage • Elegant standard form • Year-round architectural interest • Excellent specimen for sheltered gardens
Overview
Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as Southern Magnolia, is a magnificent evergreen tree admired for its luxurious glossy foliage and spectacular, fragrant white flowers. Trained as a standard, it forms a rounded evergreen crown on a clear stem, creating an elegant architectural feature that provides structure and interest throughout the year.
Flowering from summer into early autumn, the large creamy-white blooms can reach up to 25cm across and are richly scented. The striking dark green leaves, with their distinctive rusty-brown undersides, ensure this magnolia remains an attractive focal point even when not in flower.
Why We Love It
- Produces large, beautifully fragrant white flowers during summer.
- Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
- Standard form creates an elegant architectural feature.
- Attractive rusty-brown leaf undersides add extra visual interest.
- Ideal as a specimen in sheltered gardens or large containers.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Magnolia grandiflora |
| Common Name | Southern Magnolia |
| Plant Type | Evergreen tree trained as a standard |
| Foliage | Large, glossy dark green evergreen leaves with rusty-brown undersides |
| Flower | Large, creamy-white, highly fragrant flowers |
| Flowering Period | Summer to early autumn |
| Growth Habit | Rounded evergreen crown on a clear stem |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position |
| Soil | Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; prefers neutral to acidic conditions |
| Mature Height | Approximately 6–10m if grown as a tree; the clear stem remains at its trained height while the crown gradually develops |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 4–6m |
| Hardiness | Hardy in many Irish gardens when grown in a warm, sheltered position. Young plants benefit from protection during severe or prolonged frosts. |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered location, protected from cold, drying winds. A warm position encourages the best flowering and healthy evergreen growth.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing seasons to establish a deep root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly for container-grown specimens.
Soil
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Incorporate organic matter before planting and avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Well suited to sheltered Irish gardens. Young or newly planted specimens may benefit from fleece protection during periods of severe frost. Apply an annual mulch around the base to conserve moisture and improve soil structure.
Routine Care
Pruning is rarely necessary. Remove only dead, damaged or crossing branches after flowering if required, preserving the natural rounded crown.
Perfect For
- Architectural specimen planting.
- Sheltered gardens.
- Courtyards and entranceways.
- Mediterranean-style planting schemes.
- Large decorative containers.
Good to Know
The supplied height of approximately 210cm refers to the overall height of the standard at the time of sale. The clear stem remains at roughly this height, while future growth develops mainly within the evergreen crown. Flowering may become more abundant as the plant matures and establishes.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Magnolia grandiflora
- Trained as a standard specimen.
- Supplied in a 35L nursery pot.
- Supplied approximately 210cm tall.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 10.0m high· 6.0m wide
- Flowering
- Summer to early autumn· White· Cream· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containers
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