Magnolia grandiflora Galissonnière - Evergreen Magnolia, Plant in 9 cm Pot

The Evergreen Magnolia is without question one of the most magnificent trees that we can grow. Magnolia grandiflora Galissonniere is one of the hardiest of all the evergreen Magnolias. Originally introduced into the gardens of Versallies, France, in the early 18th Century by way of seeds collected by Michel Rolland Barrin, Comte de la Galissonnière, from the tree's native Southern United States. It arrived in the Uk around the beginning of the 1800's. A truly magnificent tree, distinct conical shape, large glossy green leaves with a reddish brown underside and large (up to 25cm) creamy white exquisitely fragrant flowers that are produced rather erratically all summer and in to early autumn. The tree should be planted in a full sun, sheltered location, preferably against a south facing wall, however in a sunny, warm and sheltered location this variety can grow as a free standing tree. It will then form a splendid short trunked concial tree. They are not fussy as to soil type and will grow on chalky soils as long as there is a good layer of topsoil. They do not like drought and will not tolerate waterlogged soil. Really a very beautiful tree. This plant can be grown in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend the use of a controlled release fertiliser such as Osmocote 8-9 month, applied in mid spring. One application will supply all the nutrients required for a whole year.