A compact, slow-growing star magnolia smothered in fragrant, many-petalled white star-shaped flowers on bare branches in early spring. A choice deciduous shrub for small gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Star Magnolia 'Royal Star'
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a slow-growing shrub in the Magnoliaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Star Magnolia 'Royal Star'
Star Magnolia 'Royal Star' 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
Star Magnolia 'Royal Star' does best in free-draining, loamy and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Star Magnolia 'Royal Star' 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 Star Magnolia 'Royal Star' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Star Magnolia 'Royal Star' in the garden
Star Magnolia 'Royal Star' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Star Magnolia 'Royal Star' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Star Magnolia 'Royal Star'
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