60/90cm Pot Grown Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'
(Magnolia x loebneri)

Magnolia x loebneri is a beautiful shrub with flowers that bloom on bare branches. By mid-Spring, the Magnolia bush is covered in blush-pink flowers, made up of narrow petals, that open up like stars. The tree is deciduous, but it is still a lovely, stylish shrub choice if you have a small garden.

The Magnolia ‰ۡÌÝÌáLeonard Messel‰ۡó» can reach an ultimate height and spread of 8m x 6m, within 20-50 years.

This 60/90cm potted Magnolia Leonard Messel plant is fast-growing and will reach above 8m tall when planted in good conditions.

It is best to plant Magnolia x loebneri in full sun or partial shade, and in clay, loam, or sand-based soils (though it can tolerate chalky soils), that have an acidic or neutral pH. We also recommend placing in a sheltered position.

• Growth rate: Fast
• Ideal height: 8m Tall
• Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
• Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
• Evergreen foliage? No

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

Magnolia ‰ۡÌÝÌáLeonard Messel‰ۡó» requires very little pruning. In the middle of Summer, you will only need to remove the diseased, broken, or crossing branches. We also recommend adding a bit of mulch in Spring, especially if it has dry soil.