Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b') (PBR)
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Ideal for compact, sheltered gardens craving an early spring flourish, Magnolia 'Watermelon' stands tall as a narrow, upright deciduous small tree....
10 litre pot | 1.0 - 1.2m tall
£114.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Ideal for compact, sheltered gardens craving an early spring flourish, Magnolia 'Watermelon' stands tall as a narrow, upright deciduous small tree. Its oval mid-green leaves provide a backdrop for the stunning display of huge 20 cm (8in) watermelon-hued blooms, appearing as bright pink, goblet-shaped, semi-double flowers. This magnolia flowers from an early age and occasionally surprises with a second flush of flowers during the summer months.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b') (PBR):
Magnolia 'Watermelon' prefers a sheltered position in full sun and it’s important to avoid frost pockets or wind tunnels that will damage the early buds. Prefers a neutral to acid soil. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in spring. Mulch in spring with manure or leafmould, especially on dry soils.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
