|
Home > Magnolias > Magnolia Iolanthe
|
 |
Magnolia Iolanthe
(denudata) A sumptuous Magnolia originating in New Zealand, this variety blooms from an early age. Forming an upright, rounded tree, branches are covered from April to May with enormous, lilac-pink cup-shaped flowers of 25 to 30 cm. A relatively hardy plant, best placed in protected settings to protect the flowers from spring frosts.
 |
1.80 |
 |
 |
1.50 |
|
 |
-15 |
|
 |
Part Shade / Sun |
|
|
Use
There is a suitable variety for every garden. Good as a lawn specimen or in association with other shrubs such as Rhododendrons, Camellias, Azaleas, Pieris, etc.
Planting
Choose a planting site with some protection from wind, and with partial shade. Do not plant in dry soil or wet soggy soil. Dig a hole of about 80 cm. in width and 60 cm. in depth. Half-fill with a mix of soil from the hole, an acid compost and organic matter. Place the plant (not too deeply) in the hole. Avoid disturbing the roots when planting. Finish adding the soil mix to the hole, and water well.
Maintenance
Deeply mulch the root area after planting and water regularly until established. Add a specialised fertiliser each spring. Magnolias may be pruned after blooming.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
