A vigorous deciduous hybrid magnolia bearing very large, bright pink star-to-goblet flowers over a long season from early spring, often reblooming. A fast, free-flowering feature tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Magnolia 'Star Wars'
Botanically, Magnolia 'Star Wars' is a fast-growing tree in the Magnoliaceae family. It reaches around 6 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Magnolia 'Star Wars'
Magnolia 'Star Wars' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Magnolia 'Star Wars' does best in free-draining, loamy and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Magnolia 'Star Wars' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Magnolia 'Star Wars' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Magnolia 'Star Wars' in the garden
Magnolia 'Star Wars' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Magnolia 'Star Wars' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Magnolia 'Star Wars'
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