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Medinilla magnifica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Medinilla
Family: Melastomataceae

About this plant

M. magnifica is an upright epiphytic shrub with leathery, broadly ovate, pale-veined, deep green leaves to 30cm long and, in summer, arching panicles of pink flowers 2.5cm across, with showy pink basal bracts

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost (JI No 2) in bright filtered light, or full light with shade from hot sun. Provide high humidity by placing on an upturned saucer in a tray with moist gravel. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

scale insect may be a nuisance

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years