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The Best Magnolia Flowers and Gardens From Crocus
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Here are some of their great Magnolia products... - Barberry - A wonderful compact variety of berberis with bright, golden-yellow spring foliage, turning pretty shades of orange-red in autumn. This deciduous shrub is excellent for illuminating dull spots. It's a great specimen plant for a well-drained border in partial shade, since the delicate foliage can scorch in the midday sun.Position: partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: slow to averageFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: pale yellowOther features: glossy, red autumn fruitHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where some pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Stachys byzantina, Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Magnolia stellata, Sisyrinchium striatum, Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'
- Barberry - Clusters of striking, dark orange flowers in mid- and late spring, followed by bluish-purple autumn berries, and spiny, dark green, holly-like leaves. This upright, evergreen shrub is ideal for growing in a shrub border or as an informal, flowering hedge. Vigorous and easy-to-grow, it often produces a second flush of flowers in autumn.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: dark orangeOther features: spherical, bluish-purple autumn fruitHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where some pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Magnolia stellata, Sisyrinchium striatum, Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'. Choisya ternata, Myrtus communis
- Barberry - Pink and white-marbled, reddish-purple leaves and small, red-tinted, pale yellow flowers in April and May. This attractively variegated deciduous shrub makes a great specimen plant for a well-drained sunny border. Dense and compact in habit, the variegation is superior where the plant is pruned annually in autumn or winter.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: slow to average Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: yellowOther features: glossy, red autumn fruit; attractive autumn foliageHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Buddleja 'Lochinch', Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', Magnolia stellata, Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea', Sisyrinchium striatum, Choisya ternata
- Forsythia - A spectacular shrub which produces masses of large, rich yellow flowers in early to mid-spring. The blooms appear before the leaves, covering the plant in a golden haze. Perfect for the garden border, as a specimen shrub or even as informal hedging.Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: rich yellowHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering has finished, prune out one or two old main stems at the base. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and cut back flowered shoots to a strong budGoes well with: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Cornus mas, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joy', Garrya elliptica, Galanthus nivalis, Narcissus 'Jenny' Summer Salewas £6.95 now £5.95 Save £1
- Forsythia - A splendid, medium sized deciduous shrub with mid- to dark green foliage. Masses of rich yellow, four petalled flowers smother the branches in spring. Excellent for covering walls, fits nicely into shrub borders and can be used as a specimen shrub. This plant can also be used for hedging.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: rich yellowOther features: more compact than 'Lynwood'Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering has finished, prune out one or two old main stems at the base. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and cut back flowered shoots to a strong budGoes well with: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Cornus mas, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joy', Garrya elliptica, Galanthus nivalis, Narcissus 'Jenny'
- Forsythia - Splendid, deciduous shrub, mid- to dark green foliage with small, clusters of pale yellow, four-petalled flowers that smother the branches.This plant can be used to cover walls, will fit nicely into a shrub border or used as a specimen shrub. This plant can also be used for hedging.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: rich yellowOther features: flowers borne before leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering has finished, prune out one or two old main stems at the base. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and cut back flowered shoots to a strong budGoes well with: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Cornus mas, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joy', Garrya elliptica, Galanthus nivalis, Narcissus 'Jenny'
- June Berry - This elegant spreading shrub or tree produces a profusion of white flowers in mid-spring, followed by edible, red fruit, ripening to purplish-black. A valuable ornamental plant for a sunny shrub or mixed border, the glossy leaves emerge bronze, maturing to dark green and then beautiful shades of orange and red in autumn.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: whiteOther features: produces red fruit, ripening to purplish-black, which may be eaten if cookedHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: To train as a standard tree select the strongest, straightest stem, removing all of the laterals up to 0.6-1.5m (3-5ft) from the ground in winter. Alternatively, to train as a multi-stemmed tree remove stems that are growing too close together back to ground-levelGoes well with: Galanthus nivalis, Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki', Leucojum aestivum, Myrtus communis, Magnolia stellata, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
- Magnolia - A beautiful, deciduous shrub or spreading tree with large, dark green leaves. The deep rose-pink or pure white flowers are produced in mid- to late spring, before and with the new leaves. One of the best for smaller gardens as it remains a shapely shrub for many years, and even in maturity is a manageable small tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: deep rose-pink or pure whiteOther features: the flower colour can vary from white through to violetHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
- Magnolia - A beautiful, deciduous small tree or large shrub with mid-green leaves which appear after the flowers. In mid-spring, an abundance of pale pink, star-shaped blooms emerge from darker pink buds. It is an elegant small tree that can also tolerate chalky soils.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: pale lilac-pinkOther features: flowers appear before the leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsJanuary Sale Was £19.95 Now £14.95
- Magnolia - A bushy, upright shrub with large mid-green leaves. From mid-spring to mid-summer, narrow goblet-shaped, fragrant flowers emerge from slender, dark purple-red buds. These open to slightly twisted petals of purple-red on the outside and paler on the inside. A glorious deciduous magnolia for a small garden with acidic soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to JuneFlower colour: fragrant, purple-redOther features: beautiful dark flowering varietyHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
- Magnolia - A late-flowering, deciduous magnolia with an upright habit when young, later spreading. The goblet-shaped, fragrant blooms are pale pink on the outside and white inside, and appear from mid-spring to early summer, avoiding most frosts. It is one of the best magnolias available for the small garden.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to JuneFlower colour: fragrant, pale pinkOther features: a truly spectacular magnolia in full bloomHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
- Mahonia - Slender spikes of fragrant, pale yellow flowers, reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley, from November to March, and dark green, holly-like leaves. This wonderful, winter flowering mahonia is an ideal specimen plant for shrub border. Although it prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade it will tolerate sun as long as the soil remains moist.Position: full or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: November to MarchFlower colour: pale yellowOther features: the flowers are followed by ovoid, blue-purple berriesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Prune in spring after flowering, reducing overlong, leggy stems to a sideshoot or a whorl of foliage and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Kerria japonica, Sarcococca confusa, Magnolia stellata, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Scilla siberica, Eranthis hyemalis
- Shrubby Veronica - Clusters of large, white flowers in early and mid-summer and glossy, fresh-green leaves. This dense, rounded shrub is an excellent foliage plant for a sunny border. A particularly hardy variety it forms a neat hummock, which looks especially attractive in an oriental-style garden. Tolerates pollution and salt-laden air.Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: whiteOther features: glossy, fresh-green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Needs minimal pruning. Remove misplaced or frost damaged branches in late spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Magnolia stellata, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group', Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans', Lamium maculata 'Beacon Silver', Lavandula augustifolia 'Hidcote'.
- Star Magnolia - A popular compact, bushy shrub with mid-green leaves and silky buds which open up to pure white, star-shaped flowers, sometimes faintly flushed pink. The blooms are lightly scented, open very early and before the leaves, eventually covering the shrub for several weeks. This is one of the best magnolias for a small garden.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: pure white, sometimes flushed pinkOther features: compact variety ideal for a small gardenHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
- Water Lily - Large, slightly scented, magnolia-like, white blooms among a floating carpet of overlapping, mid-green leaves. This vigorous white water lily flowers earlier than other varieties. To develop its full potential it must have adequate space to spread, making it an excellent choice for a lake or very large pond.Position: full sunDepth of water: 75-120cm (30-48in)Rate of growth: fast-growingUltimate spread: 220cm (84in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: whiteHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basketGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
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