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Magnolia stellata 'Centennial'

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

'Centennial' slowly forms a large, deciduous shrub, producing fragrant, waterlily-shaped flowers in early to mid spring. These are white often with pink staining at the base of the petals

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 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 Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flowers. Will grow in alkaline soil that is moisture retentive. Further magnolia cultivation advice

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn

Pests

Susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalCity CourtyardGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years