Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' - 80-100 CM C10
Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' - 80-100 CM C10
Description
The Star magnolia 'Waterlily' (Magnolia stellata) is a dense, branched shrub that produces white, star-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from March to April. The Star magnolia 'Waterlily' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia kobus var. stellata.
Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers
* attractive yellow autumn colouring
* late frost tolerant
Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Star magnolia 'Waterlily' are dark green, ovate, alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Star magnolia 'Waterlily' turns bright yellow in autumn.
Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.
Spread
Japan.
Frost hardiness
The Star magnolia 'Waterlily' has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Dense, branched.
Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.
Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.
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).
Tasks
- Watering: In the period from April to mid-October
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Pruning: May.
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.
- This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.
Flower
The white, star-shaped flowers appear from March to April. They grow to around 7 - 10 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.
Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub
Root
Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' is a shallow-rooting plant.

- Article number8
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EAN codeMASWATER-2080100C10
- Latin nameMagnolia stellata 'Waterlily'
- catalogLandscape shop