Magnolia Fairy Blush - Michelia hybrid
Magnolia Fairy Blush - Michelia hybrid
Magnolia Fairy Blush - Michelia hybrid
Magnolia Fairy Blush - Michelia hybrid
Magnolia Fairy Blush - Michelia hybrid
Magnolia Fairy Blush - Michelia hybrid
Magnolia doltsopa x yunnanensis x figo Fairy Blush®
Michelia, Magnolia
Very satisfied with the plant's recovery in a large container despite slightly damaged outer packaging; however, the root ball was protected and remained nicely moist during transport. I can't wait to witness the flowering.
Pierre P., 20/09/2025
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Description
Magnolia Fairy Blush, also known as Michelia hybrid, is a perfectly hardy and remarkably floriferous New Zealand creation. It is a vigorous evergreen bush with a pleasant fragrant pale pink to lilac spring flowering. It has a rounded habit and bears dense foliage. Similar to the magnolia, it bears shiny dark green foliage and cup-shaped flowers. It is a unique, rare plant, seemingly inaccessible, but in reality, no more demanding than its cousin, the magnolia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in a well-worked, light, neutral, or slightly acidic soil.
Magnolia Fairy Blush belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. It is the result of cross-breeding between Michelia doltsopa, native to the eastern Himalayas, Michelia yunnanensis (or Magnolia laevifolia), native to Tibet, and Michelia figo, native to western China. It combines all the qualities inherited from its parents. It is an evergreen bush with a compact habit, both erect and spreading. Its vegetation is dense, with multiple stems and numerous branches. Depending on growing conditions (container or open ground), it will reach a height of 0.80 m to 3 m (2.6 ft to 9.8 ft) and almost the same in width. Its growth is slow, and the adult size has not yet been defined, as horticulturists lack hindsight for this brand-new creation. Flowering begins in March-April and ends in June. The abundant flowers blossom in the axils of each leaf, jostling and succeeding each other, emitting a pleasant, slightly lemony fragrance. Bursting open from velvety reddish buds, they bloom into 10 cm (3.9 in) wide open cups, formed by 6 waxy petals with a subtle pale pink colour with lilac edges, becoming whiter as the season progresses. A bouquet of prominent stamens surrounding a granular club-shaped pistil is revealed in their centre. The foliage is fairly dark green, fresh and shiny, composed of entire and ovate leaves, 8 cm to 10 cm (3.1 in to 3.9 in) long.
Plant Michelia Fairy Blush to showcase it: either on its own, or in groups of three, near a pathway to enjoy its fragrance, or even in large containers on a terrace. It will work wonders as a standalone on a lawn, but also mixed in a flower bed or in a free hedge with viburnums (Viburnum odoratissimum), privets (Ligustrum japonicum), and even in a trimmed hedge.
Michelia champaca, a close relative, is a shrub cultivated in India, from which a highly sought-after essential oil is extracted for perfumery.
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Botanical data
Magnolia
doltsopa x yunnanensis x figo
Fairy Blush®
Magnoliaceae
Michelia, Magnolia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Michelia Fairy Blush prefers well-worked, light, neutral or slightly acidic soils, rich in organic matter. It likes moist to dry soil, without stagnant humidity. It appreciates sunny exposures and tolerates partial shade. Its cultivation is possible in open ground in regions with mild winters. Its hardiness reaches about -10° C (14° F). This bush does not tolerate transplantation once it is established, so choose its location carefully.
Its appearance and growth will vary greatly depending on whether it is planted in open ground or in a container, in partial shade or in a sunny exposure. When it grows in shade, its habit is more open and sparse, its foliage darker. Conversely, if it is exposed to the sun, it will show a more compact habit, denser foliage, and smaller and lighter green leaves. When grown in a large container, its development is limited. Watering should be followed in summer, at least during its first years, but it dislikes excess moisture in winter. It becomes more tolerant with age. It may be useful to create a drainage bed at the bottom of the planting hole. In late winter, remove dead wood and intertwined branches, keeping only the vigorous branches to maintain a beautiful habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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