Magnolia 'Big Dude'

Hardy Shrub

£29.99

Particularly large, fragrant spring blooms

Matures to a multi-stemmed tree or large shrub

Attractive seedheads extend the season of interest

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As the name suggests, this is a tall, branching variety, making a large specimen shrub or multi-stemmed tree over time. Large pink buds are borne in spring, opening to reveal delicate white petals inside. The flowers are particularly large, often nodding over slightly due to their size, and boasting a lovely fragrance. The blooms are followed by plenty of seed heads that extend the season of interest well into late summer. Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ is a fast growing, deciduous Magnolia that is often noted for its excellent hardiness. Height: 8m (27'). Spread: 5m (16').

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 800cm (314in)
Spread Up to 500cm (16in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For low maintenance gardenspecimen plantwildlife gardenscottage gardens

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 5 Litre Potted Plant (KA9889)

Plant magnolias in a sunny or semi shaded position with protection from cold winds and hard spring frosts. Magnolias prefer a rich, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil prior to planting, mixing it thoroughly and deeply. Magnolia plants establish quicker when their roots are shaded. Following planting, apply a mulch of rotted bark chips, manure or garden compost, taking care not to mound it around the stem of the plant.

Water regularly throughout the growing season until young magnolias are fully established. In spring, apply a mulch of well rotted bark chips or garden compost to the base of the plant. Magnolias require little pruning other than to maintain their shape and remove damaged stems or crossing stems.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

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