Description

Buy Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’ online from our UK nursery. Gail’s Favourite is a deciduous magnolia with deep pink-purple tulip-shaped flowers in 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 ‘Gail’s Favourite’

• Plant type: Deciduous tree or large shrub
• Season of interest: Spring to summer
• Look: Deep pink-purple tulip-shaped flowers
• Height and spread: 4m x 3m
• Position: Full sun or part shade, sheltered from cold winds
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Supplied in: 10L pot
• Best for: focal-point specimens, scented gardens, large borders, specimen trees

Why choose Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’?

• Pink-purple tulip flowers
• Spring flowering
• Deciduous

Where to plant Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’

Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’ 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 ‘Gail’s Favourite’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’

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 ‘Gail’s Favourite’ 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

We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. This Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’ is supplied in a 10L 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 ‘Gail’s Favourite’ grow?
Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’ typically reaches 4m x 3m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring to summer, when it shows deep pink-purple tulip-shaped flowers.

Is Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’ hardy?
Hardy.

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

Can Magnolia ‘Gail’s Favourite’ grow in a pot?
Compact varieties grow well in large pots.

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