Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - December 7th, 2013.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Crocus has cut the price of this item
Magnolia stellata (star magnolia) was £24.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy A popular, compact, bushy shrub or small tree with mid-green leaves and silky buds which open up to large, pure white, star-shaped flowers, sometimes faintly flushed pink. The flowers are lightly scented, and open very early, before the leaves, eventually covering the shrub for several weeks. This is one of the best magnolias for a small garden. Garden care: Plant in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. Plant in a sheltered spot, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole. Mulch in spring with manure and leaf mould, especially on dry soils.