Magnolia Stellata Royal Star 6-8cm Standard 30 Litre Pot

Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' – Compact Magnolia with Masses of White Star Flowers

Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a beautiful, compact magnolia prized for its abundance of pure white, star-shaped flowers. Blooming in early spring before the foliage emerges, it creates a dazzling display when little else is in flower. With its neat growth habit, it’s ideal for smaller gardens, courtyards, and containers.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Bare branches are smothered with double, star-like white flowers, fragrant and eye-catching.

• Summer: Fresh green foliage provides a tidy, leafy canopy.

• Autumn: Leaves turn yellow before falling, revealing decorative branching.

• Winter: Bare branches hold sculptural form and display prominent flower buds.

Key Features

• Showy white star flowers – Profuse blooms in March–April, often lightly scented.

• Compact habit – Reaches 2–3m, perfect for small gardens or pots.

• Early flowering – Among the first magnolias to flower in spring.

• Year-round beauty – Elegant spring flowers, summer foliage, and autumn colour.

• Hardy and reliable – Performs well in UK gardens.

Perfect For

• Small gardens – Ideal for lawns, patios, or tight spaces.

• Containers – Thrives in large pots for patios or entrances.

• Mixed borders – Combines beautifully with spring bulbs and perennials.

• Spring displays – A star performer when little else is flowering.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun to light shade; avoid frost pockets.

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil, ideally neutral to slightly acidic.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Care: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in summer. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and protect roots.

Looks Great With

• Spring bulbs – Snowdrops, Crocus, or Daffodils beneath for layered seasonal colour.

• Acers – Japanese maples provide fiery autumn colour to extend seasonal interest.

• Evergreens – Camellias or Hollies give balance and year-round backdrop.

• Other magnolias – Plant with pink-flowered forms like Magnolia ‘Susan’ for contrast.

Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a charming compact magnolia that delivers masses of snowy star-shaped blooms in early spring, fresh summer foliage, and elegant year-round form. Perfect for small spaces, it adds timeless beauty and seasonal drama to any garden.

Magnolia Stellata Royal Star 6-8cm Standard 30 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.