Description

Buy Magnolia ‘Fairy’ online from our UK nursery. Fairy Magnolias are evergreen magnolias with glossy leaves and fragrant flowers from spring.

Magnolias are among the most spectacular flowering trees and shrubs, with large, elegant blooms. Some flower on bare branches in spring, while evergreen types have glossy foliage and summer flowers.

Key features of Magnolia ‘Fairy’

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Season of interest: Spring to summer
• Look: Fragrant flowers and glossy evergreen leaves
• Height and spread: 3m x 2m
• Position: Full sun or part shade, sheltered from cold winds
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: focal-point specimens, scented gardens, large borders, specimen trees

Why choose Magnolia ‘Fairy’?

• Fragrant flowers
• Evergreen
• Compact

Where to plant Magnolia ‘Fairy’

Magnolia ‘Fairy’ grows best in full sun or part shade, sheltered from cold winds, in moist, well-drained soil. It is a good choice for focal-point specimens, and also works well for scented gardens, large borders and specimen trees. Underplant with spring bulbs, hellebores and ferns, which enjoy the same conditions.

How to plant Magnolia ‘Fairy’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Magnolia ‘Fairy’

Water well in dry spells; mulch. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches, after flowering. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches after flowering. Late frosts can brown flowers.

Growing Magnolia ‘Fairy’ in a pot

Compact types grow well in containers. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Magnolia ‘Fairy’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Magnolia ‘Fairy’ grow?
Magnolia ‘Fairy’ typically reaches 3m x 2m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Magnolia ‘Fairy’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring to summer, when it shows fragrant flowers and glossy evergreen leaves.

Is Magnolia ‘Fairy’ hardy?
Hardy.

How do I prune Magnolia ‘Fairy’?
Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches after flowering.

Can Magnolia ‘Fairy’ grow in a pot?
Compact varieties grow well in large pots.

Add Magnolia ‘Fairy’ to your basket today and enjoy spring to summer interest in your garden.