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Michelia figo.


Michelia figo. Michelia figo.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Dense bushy shrub with dusky green glossy leaves. Cup shaped ivory tinged yellow flowers, with their base and margins tinged rose to purple. The flowers have an exquisite fragance, they appear in spring with a smaller autumn flush. It will grow in a wide range of sites but performs best in good soil in a semi-shade site. Fantastic for clipping into a low hedge or topairy shape. Good for planting near windows to enjoy the fragrance.

 
Genus
Michelia
Species   figo.
Cultivar  

Common name
Port wine magnolia

Family name
Magnoliaceae
Place of origin
China


DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Immaculate / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Shrubs

Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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