Beautiful magnolia
Looks stunning
KT
Esher
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Looks stunning
KT
Esher
Looks lovely in a pot
Heleno
Essex
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DerekandMaggie Parker
Hello Margaret, The Magnolias we sell are fully hardy in most areas of the UK, however the best indication of what will grow in your area is to see what is already there. Alternatively if you really get blasted by wind or freezing temperatures and you want plants that usually won't tolerate these conditions, then perhaps you need to create a shelterbelt, which will produce a microclimate. I'm sorry not to be more help. Helen Plant Doctor
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e moran
Hello Galia, All of the taller shrubs you mentioned for the semi-circular bed will get quite large, but their growth will be restricted (both in height and spread) if they are kept in a pot where their roots are restricted. For groundcover you could opt for any of the following:- Bergenia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.bergenia/ Helleborus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.helleborus/ Heuchera http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.heuchera/ Epimedium http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.epimedium/ Geranium http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.geranium/ Erica http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.erica/ As for the bamboos, even the most well behaved one (Fargesia murieliae) will spread to around 1.5m across so you should keep this in mind when planting it in such a confined space. Perhaps a better option would be one of our hedging plants, which can be cut back hard against the wall. Taxus http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/trees/hedging/conifer/bigger-trees/best-in-very-large-gardens-parks/taxus-baccata-/classid.6230/ or Ligustrum http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/hedging/ligustrum-ovalifolium-/classid.4093/ would be good options. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Laura Steed
Hello Helen Thank you for your help - I will do as you suggest. Laura
Laura Steed
Hello Laura, These are fully hardy so, although the optimum time for planting is spring or autumn, they can be planted out at any time of the year as long as the ground is not frozen. Therefore I would recommend you get it into the ground as soon as you can. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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D DRAKETT
Hello Margaret, it is rare to find larger sized Ceanothus as they are usually quite short-lived and don't normally live longer than 6 - 8 years. We do have a selection of larger shrubs on our site like Hamamelis, Hydrangeas, Magnolias, Acer, Cornus, Cotinus, Philadelphus, Syringa and Viburnum, so you may find something of interest. They will be listed in this section. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Dick Brown
Hello There, It can be risky, but many Magnolias will slowly recover from being cut back hard, although it will take a few years to regain its composure. If you have a spring flowering type, then the best time to tackle this is in mid summer after the flowers have faded. It is important that you do not prune them from late winter to summer as they are prone to 'bleeding'. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Samantha Walsh
Hello Samantha, I love all the Magnolias, but the ones with the cup-shaped flowers are my favourite. Magnolia Susan is relatively compact and has lovely dark coloured flowers - just click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/magnolia-susan/classid.4143/ If your soil is not strongly acidic or alkaline (you can check this with a simple test kit which we sell) then I would check the information on our site and pick one of the Magnolias that you like the look of best. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Albert Holmes
Hello Albert, These plants really don't require any pruning, apart from removing wayward or crossing branches in late winter or early spring. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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GallagherGH@aol.com
It will really depend on the variety as some are naturally more vigorous than others, but as a very general rule, the 3 litre Magnolias are approximately 25 - 30cm in height, while the 5 litre Magnolias will be roughly 50 - 80cm tall.
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Andy Bills
If the plant gets plenty of sun, then it sounds like the plant just needs a really good feed to help encourage new growth and flower buds. You do need to mulch the plant every year with organic matter, and a feed in spring with a slow-release general fertiliser will help too. A little extra potash (sulphate of potash) in spring will also help encourage flower formation, while in autumn you can feed with bonemeal to help encourage good root growth. Don't forget to keep the plant well watered too in dry weather.
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Susie Tomlin
We have some gorgeous plants, which as a keen gardener myself, I would love to receive! Roses - all of these have a knock-out scent http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/roses/plcid.8/vid.250/ Lavender - always a favourite - you could also buy a pot to plant this in. http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.lavandula/?s=lavandula Black Bamboo - the canes turn a gorgeous near-black as they mature http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/bamboo/exotics/phyllostachys-nigra-/classid.1601/ Camellias - flowers during the coldest months of the year http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.camellia/start.1/sort.0/cat.plants/ Magnolia - much-loved shrubs and trees http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.magnolia/?s=magnolia Prunus Accolade - one of the best ornamental cherries for a small garden http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/prunus-accolade/classid.4619/ Acer palmatum Sango-kaku - a Japanese maple with all year round interest http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/acer-palmatum-sango-kaku/classid.110/ Acer palmatum var. dissectum Inaba-shidare - Exquisite, red-purple fern-like leaves http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/deciduous/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/acer-palmatum-var.-dissectum-inaba-shidare/classid.95/ Dicksonia antarctica - one of the oldest plants in the world http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/ferns/exotics/dicksonia-antarctica-/classid.1817/
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