The Magnolia Susan is an upright, deciduous shrub, that has stunning, fragrant, dark red/purple buds, made of narrow petals, that open like cups in the middle of Spring?
About Pot Grown Magnolia 'Susan'
We've dedicated time and care into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.
Deciduous Magnolia Susan is a bushy shrub that has big, green leaves, and from the middle of Spring/Summer, gorgeous, fragrant flowers. You will sometimes even be treated with cone-like fruits.
This is a stunning shrub if you are looking for something to fill that space in a small garden and can reach an ultimate height and spread of 4m x 3m.
Key Features
We recommend planting Magnolia Susan in a sheltered, sunny, or partially shaded position, and in clay, loam, or sand-based soils- It should be moist and well-drained, too. It is also recommended to have this plant South, West, or East facing.
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Growth rate: Slow
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Ideal height: 4m Tall
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Soil type: Clay, loam, sand
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Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
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Evergreen foliage? No
Pruning & Care
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 Susan 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.
How To Plant Pot Grown Magnolia Susan
- Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
- Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
- Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
- Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down lightly to secure.
- When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure your regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.