A guide from A to Z

What is the optimal planting time?

One Star magnoliaPurchased from the garden center or ordered online should not be planted during their flowering period (March to April). It is better to plant them at the end of February or in early autumn by mid-October at the latest.

Which aspects should the location internalize?

If the star magnolia is in a warm and bright location, it feels comfortable. It is ideal to plant them in full sun. in the Penumbra it produces fewer flowers. A shady location should not be an option for them. A sheltered location is also important. This will reduce the risk of the flowers freezing to death.

What are the soil requirements of the star magnolia?

The star magnolia needs a slightly moist soil that does not dry out. As a precaution, it should be mulched. Further characteristics that benefit the health of the plant are:

• heavy soil
• good drainage
• moderately acidic pH value (like rhododendron earth)
• high nutritional content
• high humus content

How much space does the plant need?

In contrast to other types of magnolia, the star magnolia is narrower. It becomes up to 2 m wide. Therefore, a distance of at least 1 m to other plants should be kept on all sides.

Which neighbors are suitable?

As a shallow root, the star magnolia feels comfortable in the presence of deep roots. In general, however, it is advisable to plant them as solitary plants. Then it works best. Other good neighbors are other types of magnolias.

Can she tolerate transplanting?

If the star magnolia has been propagated in the pot, it tolerates Transplanting Well. Transplanting later is not advisable. It is just as sensitive to a transplant as it is to a radical one cut. It takes an average of two years to get used to a new place.

Tips & Tricks

Recently through Multiplication The young star magnolias obtained should be protected from frost in their location for the first winter.