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Magnolia 'Alex' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Magnolia 'Alex'

Magnolia 'Alex'

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate green leaves, growing up to 4m tall, ideal for smaller gardens. The pink, cup and saucer shaped flowers open to white and are produced in abundance in spring.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or light shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frost may damage the flower buds. For more information see magnolia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning

Propagation

Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bug damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years