Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 4m |
1.5m | Min | 2.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Star Magnolia Overview
Magnolia stellata is a deciduous shrub that develops a rounded but compact shape. In early to mid spring it's white star shaped flowers open from silky buds. This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit for it's reliability and performance.
Common problems with Star Magnolia
How to harvest Star Magnolia
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Star Magnolia
Cuttings
Take softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Seed
Grafting
By grafting in winter.
Special features of Star Magnolia
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Hedge plant
Other uses of Star Magnolia
This low maintenance plant provides architectural interest and suits being included in informal cottage gardens. As well as urban courtyard gardens where it can be grown in containers.
Looking Good in March - Top 10
Traditionally flowering in March, these flowers will be at their best this month.
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Larger Shrubs for Gardens
For larger gardens, these flowering shrubs are perfect additions to provide habitat and food for pollinators.
