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Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil and benefits from shelter against late frosts, which can damage flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Magnolia ‘Festirose’?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbundant Pink Flowers – Tulip-shaped blooms cover bare branches in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompact Habit – Ideal for smaller gardens and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeasonal Interest – Early flowers, lush summer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliable \u0026amp; Hardy – Performs well in most gardens with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade; sheltered from cold winds and late frosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water regularly in the first few years; keep soil evenly moist in dry spells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mulch with organic matter in spring; light ericaceous feed if needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal; prune lightly in midsummer only to remove damaged or crossing branches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Planting Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant as a specimen on a lawn for dramatic spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for smaller gardens thanks to its compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombine with bulbs like narcissus or scilla for layered spring displays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorks well with azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons in acid-loving plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/article\u003e \u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48912145645894,"sku":"163213","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/e776e91e-2173-4208-9b97-5a112a18945a.jpg?v=1757668642"},{"product_id":"pieris-japonica-forest-flame-2","title":"Pieris Japonica Forest Flame 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePieris japonica ‘Forest Flame’ – Brilliant Red Spring Foliage and Elegant Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePieris japonica ‘Forest Flame’ is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its vivid red spring growth, which gradually softens through pink and cream before maturing to glossy green. 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