Fairy Magnolia Blush

Fairy Magnolia Blush is a startling free flowering evergreen bush or hedge, laden with fragrant flowers at this time of year.

Reaching mature heights of three to four meters and widths of 1.5 – 2 meters it makes a model hedging shrub for both ornamental and screening purposes and looks stunning presented in a single tub.

With blush lilac/pink flowers from March to May and dark green foliage it is a stunning and robust addition to any garden or conservatory.

Bred in New Zealand by the reputed plant breeder, Mark Jury, the shrub’s evergreen, bushy appearance, winter weather tolerance and general resistance to disease ensures it as a garden staple.

Specifications:

· Flower size - 60mm diameter

· Spacing – 1.5m apart for a loose screen or 1m to create a hedge

· Temperature – trialed to -15°C

· Pests – no major issues

· Special care - performs best with good drainage, though needs moisture when establishing

· Pruning - can be trained to single leader or trimmed as a bush, hedge, topiary or espalier

· Soil – suitable for a range of soil types, but prefers well worked friable soils. Avoid heavily waterlogged conditions

· Water - requires moderate moisture levels over summer, but can handle drier conditions once established. Occasional deep watering recommended.

Available April/May 2012, SRSP: £37.00 per 5 litre pot.