Duo of Michelias

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.