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Duo of Michelias

Magnolia doltsopa x yunnanensis x figo Fairy Blush®, Fairy White®

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Collection contains 2 plants

  • 1 x Magnolia Fairy Blush - Michelia hybrid
  • 1 x Magnolia Fairy White

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Two small, fragrant Magnolias to add a delicate and fragrant touch to your garden or terrace. These hybrid Michelias are evergreen bushes with moderate growth that produce large, fragrant cup-shaped flowers in pale pink for the first one, and white for the second one. They start blooming in March-April and continue until June. They can be grown both in the ground and in large containers, in a non-calcareous, moist, but well-drained soil. Hardiness: up to -12°C.
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Michelia Duo - Fragrant Small Magnolias brings together two exceptional hybrid magnolias: 'Fairy Blush' and 'Fairy White'. These bushes have beautiful glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage that is decorative even in winter. They charm with their star-shaped, 8 cm diameter, scented cup flowers for several weeks between March and June. The hardiness of these magnolias is moderate; they should be grown in containers in very cold regions and stored in a cold greenhouse during winter. In milder climates, they can be planted in the garden, near a pathway to fully enjoy their fragrance.

The collection includes:

1 'Fairy Blush' Magnolia: this Michelia hybrid is characterised by its flowers formed by 6 waxy petals with a subtle colour, pale pink with a lilac border, becoming whiter as the season progresses. It is slow-growing and can reach a height and width of 2.50 m to 3 m when planted in the ground. It will remain smaller if grown in a pot.

1 'Fairy White' Magnolia: the flowers of this hybrid are pure white and nicely scented. A little smaller than the previous one, it rarely exceeds 2.50 m in all directions.

These fragrant magnolias are best planted in spring. They appreciate a sunny to semi-shaded location and a well-drained, fairly rich, slightly acidic to neutral soil. In pots, choose containers of at least 50 litres and plant one magnolia per pot. This allows the roots to develop well and the plant to thrive. Make sure the pots have drainage holes to prevent excess water and use a mixture of potting soil and garden soil to provide a rich and well-drained substrate. In the ground, keep a spacing of 2 m between each plant.

Pair your magnolias with camellias, Japanese azaleas, and large rhododendrons, which have similar soil and exposure requirements. Camellias, with their large colourful flowers, can be placed in front of the magnolias. Azaleas, arranged along the border, will provide a vibrant spring flowering. Rhododendrons, planted in the background, will form a screen of greenery and flowers in summer.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time March to June
Flower size 8 cm
Fragrance Fragrant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Magnolia

Species

doltsopa x yunnanensis x figo

Cultivar

Fairy Blush®, Fairy White®

Family

Magnoliaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

The Michelia 'Fairy' prefers well-worked, light, neutral or slightly acidic soils, rich in organic matter, moist but without stagnant water. It appreciates sunny exposures and tolerates partial shade. It can be grown in the ground in regions with mild winters, with a hardiness of around -12°C once mature. This bush does not tolerate transplantation well once established, so choose its location carefully.

Its appearance and growth will be very different depending on whether it is planted in the ground or in a container, in partial shade or in a sunny exposure. When grown in shade, its habit is more open and sparse, with darker foliage. If, on the contrary, it is exposed to the sun, it will show a more compact habit, denser foliage, smaller and lighter green leaves. When grown in a large container, its growth is limited. Watering should be regular in summer, at least during its first years, but it dislikes excessive moisture in winter. It becomes more tolerant with age. It may be a good idea to create a drainage bed at the bottom of the planting hole. In late winter, before the start of vegetation, remove dead wood and tangled branches to keep only the vigorous ones and maintain a beautiful habit.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Planting spacing Every 200 cm
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained, lightweight

Care

Pruning instructions At the end of winter, before the vegetation resumes, remove dead wood and tangled branches to keep only the vigorous branches and maintain a beautiful habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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