Magnolia × soulangeana
magnolia
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
One of the most popular magnolias, with large, dark green leaves that start to appear in mid spring, at about the same time as the huge, deep rose-pink or white, goblet-shaped flowers. This is a good magnolia for smaller gardens,as it remains a shapely shrub for many years, and even when it is mature, is a manageable small tree. - Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.
Cyclamen hederifolium var. hederifolium f. albiflorum
sowbread
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Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
elephant's ears (syn. Silverlight )
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Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
daphne
Clusters of scented, deep pink flowers in January
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