Plant of the Month
March: Magnolia Heaven Scent

March: Magnolia Heaven Scent

This month's plant of the month, as selected by our friends at online garden centre, Crocus.co.uk, is the Magnolia Heaven Scent.

This late-flowering, deciduous magnolia grows straight and upright when young, and spreads later on maturity. 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.

The Magnolia Heaven Scent is beautiful to look at, has stunningly fragrant blooms and is one of the best magnolias available for the small garden.

Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soil
Rate of growth: Average
Flowering period: April to June
Flower colour: Fragrant, pale pink
Other features: A truly spectacular magnolia in full bloom
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Garden 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 soils.

To buy this plant, check out the Crocus website where you can get a 3lt pot for just £14.95!

For more plant promotions and offers, check out Crocus.co.uk.
 
 
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