Ericaceous plants. Magnolia under 5m

Published on 18 March 2019

There are many popular Magnolias used in gardens to this day as they have not faded in popularity since the first Magnolia was first introduced to the UK in 1726. The deciduous types generally flower on bare stems before the foliage emerges and are often followed by a smaller flush of flowers later on. Flowering on bare stems it is thought that Magnolias were originally pollinated by beetles as Magnolias appeared on earth before Bees did.

Majestic in stature and ancient in history, did you know that Magnolias are named after a French botanist Pierre Magnol who helped devise the botanical classification of plants that is still used today?

Magnolias are just a joy at this time of year. The swelling buds open to reveal the stunning spring flowers. All Magnolia like a good depth of soil, plenty of moisture with early flowering Magnolias requiring a little shelter from cold drying winds. A neutral to acid soil and regular mulching in a sunny to shady site will result in a happy healthy plant that will flower happily for many years to come.

With a range of Magnolia that beats most wholesale suppliers we have some fantastic varieties in stock from 10L up to 4m standards.

Height – up to 5m

Magnolia ‘Satisfaction’. A great selection with a neat compact habit and blooming later in the spring thus avoiding late spring frosts. Large, scented open goblet shaped flowers of pale pink inside and purple-pink on the outside in late spring. Ideal for small gardens and spaces. Height 2m
Magnolia ‘Felix Jury’. A deciduous upright shrub with large saucer-like bright pink flowers in early spring. Neutral to acid soil. Fine for a sunny site. Height 3m
Magnolia ‘George Henry Kern’. Resulting from a cross of Magnolia stellata and Magnolia liliflora ‘Nigra’ this Magnolia has upright deep pink buds that open to a lighter pink in the spring. Slow growing and compact. Height 3m
Magnolia ‘Jade Lamp’. Elegant cup-shaped flowers with subtle pink base. Perfect for a smaller garden. Height 3m
Magnolia ‘Star Wars’. A hybrid from New Zealand that flowers freely with upright star-shaped pinkish flowers and white blushed inner petals. Very free flowering. Height 4m
Magnolia ‘Susan’ produces dark burgundy buds that open to reveal flowers that are burgundy outside and paler inside. Height 4m
Magnolia stellata. Popular due to its compact nature forming a multi-stem bush or small tree. An abundance of pure white star-shaped flowers emerge in early spring and persist for several weeks. Ideal for smaller spaces. Height 3m
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’. Produces much larger flowers than other stellata forms. Pink tinged buds open to double white star-shaped fragrant flowers with 30 or so petals. Flowers slightly later than other Magnolia stellata. Compact in growth reaching 3m.
Magnolia stellata ‘Waterlily’ has all the attributes of good old stellata and more. The star shaped flowers have up to 32 petals each in mid-spring. Height 3m
Magnolia x loebneri ‘Mag’s Pirouette’ produces star-like white flowers in the spring. Has an upright habit reaching 3m in height.