Michelia Fairy White - Magnolia Fairy White
- Mature size: 3m tall x 2m wide.
- Recommended spacing for hedging: 1m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Hedging, container planting, feature plant in garden beds, small courtyard tree, fragrance gardens, formal gardens.
Noteworthy
Hardy evergreen, low maintenance, beautiful fragrant white flowers, attracts bees and beneficial insects.
Tolerant
Pruning, wind exposure, light frost once established, various soil types including loamy and sandy.
Colour/Growth Form
Glossy dark green leaves with a medium shrub to small tree form. Produces stunning fragrant white flowers, perfect to enhance a sensory garden with its delightful aroma. Michelia Fairy White is ideal as a compact hedge or a standalone feature, providing an exquisite display in spring with its prolific blossoms. It's well-suited to gardens both small and large, adaptable to a range of Australian soils.
What is Michelia Fairy White?
Michelia Fairy White, also known as Magnolia Fairy White, is a charming evergreen shrub that brings elegance to Australian gardens. Renowned for its fragrant blooms, this plant is perfect for those seeking both beauty and fragrance. It thrives in a variety of garden environments, enhancing any landscape with its classic appeal.
How to Care for Michelia Fairy White
Ensure well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded location. Regular watering and an occasional trim will keep Michelia Fairy White looking best. Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus fertiliser suitable for magnolias to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
The Beauty of Fragrant White Flowers
The star of the Michelia Fairy White is its exquisite white flowers, appearing in profusion during spring. They provide a heady fragrance, drawing in bees and other pollinators, perfect for those wanting an aromatic garden experience.
Ideal Growing Conditions
It prefers loamy or sandy soils and can feature in sheltered positions. Michelia Fairy White copes with the Australian climate, providing lush greenery and enchanting blooms throughout the year.
Benefits of Planting Michelia Fairy White
This plant adds beauty, fragrance, and ecological value to any landscape. By planting Michelia Fairy White, you're not only enhancing your garden's aesthetic but also supporting local biodiversity and inviting beneficial insects.
