Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alba Superba'

Hardy Shrub

FROM £34.99

A magnificent spectacle in spring

Large, fragrant, pure white flowers

Some parts of this variety are edible - Don't forget to check out our Edible Flowers Guide

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1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant (Height 40cm+)

£34.99

2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants

£59.99

2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants

£59.99

1 x 12 Litre Potted Plant (Height 80cm+)

£99.99

1 x 18 Litre Potted Plant (Height 100cm+)

£164.99

2 x 12 Litre Potted Plants

£219.99

2 x 18 Litre Potted Plants

£324.99

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With large, fragrant, pure white flowers on bare branches, Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Alba Superba’ is a magnificent spectacle in spring. It is often grown in front gardens where, for a few weeks is a delight to all the neighbours, but it is also striking in a woodland, set against a leafy background of other trees and shrubs. Goblet shaped buds flushed with purple-red emerge at the same time as the young leaves. This Magnolia has a shapely upright form. Height: 7m (22’). Spread: 5m (15’).

Culinary information: The young flowers, once separated, can be pickled and then used either on their own as a treat or in salads. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant Size Height Up to 700cm (276in)
Spread Up to 500cm (197in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For specimen plantcottage gardenswoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Codes
2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants (T63648P)
1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant (Height 40cm+) (63587)
2 x 18 Litre Potted Plants (T68127P)
2 x 12 Litre Potted Plants (T68125P)
2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants (T63648P)
1 x 18 Litre Potted Plant (Height 100cm+) (68126)
1 x 12 Litre Potted Plant (Height 80cm+) (68124)

Choose a sunny or semi shaded position that is protected from cold winds and hard spring frosts. Magnolias prefer a moist, well drained acid to neutral soil that is high in organic matter. If you don’t have acid soil, incorporate plenty of ericaceous compost into your border prior to planting. Plant bareroot Magnolias at the same depth as they were previously planted. Backfill the planting hole and water well to settle the soil.

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