Magnolia stellata

The fragrant Magnolia stellata is one of the most popular deciduous varieties for sale in the UK.

A large shrub to small tree and actually available in a number of varieties, not just the wonderful white flowering form we are all used to.

This is the 'star' magnolia with some forms called the 'waterlily magnolia', a wonderful feature tree in any garden and as it is reasonably slow and small growing it can indeed be grown in containers.

Magnolia stellata varieties.

• Magnolia Stellata Kikuzaki is the smallest variety masses of pale pink flowers. It is also the earliest flowering and the youngest flowering.
• Magnolia Stellata Rosea is slow growing with pinkish strap like flowers.
• Magnolia Stellata 'Waterlilly' is pictured above and is the form we like, again slow growing to form a largish shrub. The flowers are fuller with more "petals"than the common form.
• We have 'royal star',which will reach around 3m with a similar spread, the buds appear a pallor pink but open to those familiar white starry flowers.
• We also have 'Jane Platt' which was bred in New Zealand, and has a pink tinge to the flowers, just a little different.

Magnolia stellata care

A humus rich well drained soil is best, and a sunny aspect. Dig in some well rotted compost before planting and water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser. we like to mulch around these small trees to provide a weed free space and a cool root run.

Pruning is generally not required other than shaping, or removing dead or damaged wood. Magnolia stellata once established will be a star in your garden for many years.

John Allman 

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