Category Archives: Growing Magnolias Successfully

The most beautiful that I like is the only evergreen magnolia, the M. Grandiflora, having evergreen leaves, and large waxy 6″ to 8″(UK Inches, 1 inch – 25.4 MM, or 2.54 CM) flowers. The scent is heavanly and heady, making your head spin, and having a distinct citrus lemony smell nice enough to eat.

They grow in an acid soil, against a South facing wall or in a sheltered South facing garden. One prime example is M. Grandiflora “Exmouth”, having an emphasis on growing in the South of England where it may be warmer. Continue reading →