Magnolia figo 'Stellar Ruby' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Magnolie 'Stellar Ruby' (Magnolia figo) is a bushy, upright garden plant that produces purple-red, cupped flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to July. The Magnolie 'Stellar Ruby' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Michelia figo, Magnolia fuscata, Michelia fuscata.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Magnolie 'Stellar Ruby' are medium green, lanceolate.

Growth
Magnolie 'Stellar Ruby' is bushy and upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts.

Flower
The purple-red, cupped flowers appear from May to July. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, winter garden