• Magnolia Stellata 12 Litre Pot
  • Magnolia Stellata 12 Litre Pot
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Shrub · DeciduousSKU 170190

Magnolia Stellata 12 Litre Pot

Magnolia Stellata 12 Litre Pot

Magnolia stellata

Magnolia Stellata pale pink buds open to fragrant, star shaped white flowers with many narrow petals from early to mid Spring. A chunky rootball specimen shrub will add isntant impact to any garden

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Magnolia stellata
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
1.5-2.5m tall × 2.5-4m wide
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowers
White
Flowering
Spring
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Magnolia Stellata 12 Litre Pot

Magnolia stellata – Star Magnolia with Elegant White Spring Flowers

Magnolia stellata, commonly known as the Star Magnolia, is a compact, deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its profusion of star-shaped white blooms. Perfect for smaller gardens, patios, or courtyards, this slow-growing magnolia is both graceful and reliable.

Seasonal Beauty & Colour

  • Spring: A dazzling display of pure white, star-like flowers bursts from bare branches before the leaves emerge, often one of the earliest magnolias to flower.
  • Summer: Neat, fresh green foliage forms a rounded canopy.
  • Autumn: Leaves turn golden-bronze before dropping.
  • Winter: Bare branches add a delicate, architectural presence.

Structure & Growth

  • Height & Spread: Typically 1.5 - 2.5m tall and 2.5 - 4m wide at maturity.

  • Foliage: Elliptical, mid-green leaves complement the spring flowers beautifully.

  • Habit: Compact, bushy, and rounded – ideal for small spaces or containers.

Perfect For

  • Small gardens and courtyards needing seasonal impact
  • Containers and patio planting
  • Woodland-style borders and cottage gardens
  • Front garden statement near paths or windows

Planting & Care

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade; best with shelter from harsh winds.

  • Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions.

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

  • Maintenance: Requires little pruning; simply remove dead or crossing stems after flowering.

Why Choose Magnolia stellata?

  • Stunning early-spring star-shaped blooms
  • Compact size – perfect for smaller spaces
  • Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lived
  • Brings brightness when few other plants are flowering

Companion Planting Ideas

  • Underplant with crocuses, snowdrops, or hellebores for a layered early-spring effect.

  • Pair with camellias or azaleas for a classic spring border.

  • Combine with ornamental grasses or ferns for textural contrast.

Magnolia stellata is a jewel of early spring gardens, offering elegant white flowers on a compact form – a timeless choice for adding brightness and charm to smaller spaces.

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