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magnolia 'Sweetheart' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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magnolia 'Sweetheart'

Magnolia 'Sweetheart'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

A compact, deciduous shrub or small tree up to 6m in height with ovate green leaves. Large, bowl shaped, scented, deep to pale pink flowers are produced in abundance in spring.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial 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. Mulch in spring to keep the soil moist. For more information see magnolia cultivation advice

Pruning

Pruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning

Propagation

Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale and capsid bug damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years