saucer magnolia 'Rustica Rubra'

Grow in moist, humus-rich, well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Further magnolia cultivation advice

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

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

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

May be affected by coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, a virus, fungal leaf spot or iron deficiency and lime-induced chlorosis