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Magnolia Little Gem

White magnolia flower
...ree in situ Don looked at a new dwarf variety of the evergreen or Bull Bay magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora). ‘Little Gem’ was developed by Warren Steed of Steed’s Nursery in North Carolina in the U.S.A. It has many of the attributes of its parent, including large white fragrant flowers, but it is a smaller, more compact plant. Like the evergreen magnolia, the underside of each leaf on ‘Little Gem’ is a rich, reddish-brown. When you look up at matur... read more

Evergreen Magnolia

...owed an evergreen magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) in flower. The evergreen magnolia, or Bull Bay magnolia as it is commonly known, grows to around 20m (60′) in cultivation. It has dark, glossy green leaves with a rusty reverse, and large white, lemon scented flowers. It grows best in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and the tropics. In cooler zones it needs a warm, sheltered position. ‘Little Gem’ is a dwarf variety of the evergreen ma... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Magnolia little gem partially dried, grows only on one side

...ttle gem partially dried, grows only on one side Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia Little gem Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Magnolia little gem partially dried, grows only on one side, despite the fact trees next to it doing ok Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: Fertilizer potting mix laid in October – not sure type of soil but area is coastal How often do you water the plant... read more

Magnolia – Vulcan

...s in winter and early spring. Although there are about 100 species of wild magnolias and many of them (such as Magnolia campbellii, M. sargentiana var. robusta and M. sprengeri from the Himalayas and Western China) are astonishingly beautiful, they are not easy to grow and can take up to 20 years to flower. In recent years breeders have hybridised some of these species and developed a range of new magnolia varieties that are even more spectacular... read more

Magnolias

Magnolia flowers
...genta pink flowers are large and perfumed. ‘Elizabeth’ is a hybrid between Magnolia acuminata and Magnolia denudata. It has primrose yellow fading to cream coloured flowers that are perfumed. It is later flowering than other magnolia varieties and flowers in late spring. It is hardier than M. denudata because of hybrid vigour but is slightly smaller than most of the commonly grown magnolias (reaching around 5m or 15′ in 10 years). ‘Phillip Tregunn... read more

Can I Prune A Struggling Magnolia?

...does not appear to be growing Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: dry How often do you water the plant: deep watering once weekly and other times as required How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: all morning What type of plant is it: little gem magnolia How long since you planted it: 2months Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when: seasol Is the plant indoors or outdoors: outdoors What other treatmen... read more

Port Wine Magnolia Hedge

Port Wine Magnolia leaves and flower buds
...hape the new growth without cutting off all the flower buds. The port wine magnolia, as seen in our segment, is an excellent choice for a flowering hedge. It does flower on old wood, and it produces heavily perfumed, small flowers in spring. Plant details Common name: Port wine magnolia Botanic name: Michelia figo Description An evergreen, dense shrub from western China. It grows slowly to around 3m (10′) tall, and produces small, purple-brown flo... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Stunted sparse leaves and no flowers on a Pink Magnolia Tree

...y up till now, with massive pink flowers every spring. I think it is about 20 years old, maybe older. It’s about 2.5 m tall but we prune off the shooters. All the garden plants around it are healthy and growing well. Answer: Hi Melanie, Sadly, your magnolia is beyond help. You seem to have cared for it quite well, except that once a week watering would have been better. Maybe that position is not good for magnolias. Perhaps you should plant someth... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: my little gem magnolia has produced a brown deformed flower. same colour as back of leaf. what has caused this ?

...olour as back of leaf. what has caused this ?   Type of Plant (if known):  magnolia little gem   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  plant has been in the ground 7 months. it has just produced it’s first flower. brown and deformed.   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:  clay/loam with a couple of buckets of compost added when planted.   How often do you water the plant: twice a week... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Advice on whether I should plant Daphne in between Magnolia trees

...but wanted to make sure they weren’t going to cause any problems with the magnolias. The magnolias are 1m apart and I have removed the bottom branches. I’d like to put the daphnes in between to create a layer effect. Thanks so much for your help! Christine. Answer: Hi Christine, All should be OK. Daphnes love the Dandenongs in Victoria, and are OK in Melbourne. They just tolerate Sydney, but hate the beachside suburbs. Your position seem quite go... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Magnolia teddy bear not growing sparse leaves

...m: Magnolia teddy bear not growing sparse leaves Type of Plant (if known): Magnolia Teddy Bear Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not growing, leaves Browning and very sparse Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: Porting mix type How often do you water the plant: Once a week How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: 6-8 hours How long since you planted it: 2 years Have y... read more

White Magnolia

The most often used name for the white magnolia is Magnolia denudata. Deciduous magnolias produce their spectacular winter and early spring blooms on naked branches (hence the name denudata – denuded of leaves). Although expensive plants to buy they are long-lived, slow growing trees which bring a stunning display to your garden each year. Colours range from port wine through burgundy shades to white (Magnolia denudata). Apart from the magnificen... read more