Magnolia grandiflora
bull bay
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any moist, well-drained soil, including chalky
- Rate of growth: slow-growing
- Flowering period: August to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
An impressive, evergreen tree with leathery, dark green, glossy leaves with rust-coloured hairs underneath. In late summer and early autumn, large, fragrant, pure white, goblet-shaped flowers open from upright, woolly buds at the end of the shoots. This tree looks magnificent grown as a wall shrub, or as a large specimen tree in a sheltered spot. This variety is tolerant of chalky soils. - Garden care: Plant in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in spring. 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 or leafmould, especially on dry soils.
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£8.99
1.5 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
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£39.99
3lt Pot (30-40cm)
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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'
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Magenta flowers. Perfect for suppressing weeds
£8.99
2 litre pot
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Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
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£7.99
2 litre pot
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Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
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£9.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Magnolia Black Tulip ('Jurmag1') (PBR)
magnolia
Mouth-watering, dark purple flowers
£39.99
2 litre pot
available to order from autumn 2013
April pruning of trees, shrubs and
climbers
Many shrubs, trees and climbers are showing signs of growth and so it is an ideal time to check them over for winter damage. If you feel they need a little care and attention, here are a few notes to...
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