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Chinese magnolia

Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

M. sieboldii subsp. sinensis is a spreading large deciduous shrub with dark green, ovate leaves, greyish beneath, and cup-shaped fragrant white flowers 10cm across, with prominent crimson stamens

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Will grow in moist alkaline soils. Further magnolia cultivation advice

Pruning

Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf

Propagation

Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood and softwood cuttings

Pests

May be affected by horse chestnut scale, capsid bug and snails

Diseases

May be affected by coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, a virus and fungal leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerCity Courtyard

Planting Places

ConservatoryIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years