Magnolia laevifolia at Digging Dog Nursery

Magnolia

Formerly Michelia

Magnolia laevifolia

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A denizen of southwestern China’s forested mountains and thickets, this handsome evergreen hosts fuzzy cinnamon-colored buds plus plentiful 2 in. wide chalice-shaped creamy-white flowers defined by overlapping petals, bold sun-kissed stamens and a lavish fragrance that’s added to perfumes. The posh blooms, each nestled in a leaf axil, illuminate lustrous dark green foliage with velvety bronze-haired flip sides. Developing into an undemanding large shrub or diminutive tree, Magnolia laevifolia can be utilized as a screen, textural hedge, topiary subject or mixed border specimen, where it readily responds to pruning, obliges a clip after flowering and relishes evenly-moist slightly-acidic alcoves.

Blooms March–May

Size: 10' 0" – 12' 0" high x 10' 0" – 12' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 8.

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Other selections in this genus:

Magnolia laevifolia ‘Free Spirit’

Primulas offer elaborately-crafted colorful blooms in varied shapes,……

including draped bells, candelabras, drumsticks and pincushions. Many Primrose flowers waft a delectable scent. Second-to-none for the dappled recesses of your garden, these easily grown, cold-hardy Primulas crave well-drained, humus-rich niches with adequate moisture and good air circulation. They can grace containers or be planted in swaths along shady walkways or in woodland gardens. Be sure to peruse our online Primulas.

Prized Pulmonarias……

One of the earliest perennials to bloom, you can be picking their enchanting urn-shaped flowers in February while the rest of the garden still slumbers. Many cultivars showcase an array of mercury-hued dapples, speckles and spots, while others sport solid pewter sheens or striking silver streaks. Easy-to-grow Pulmonarias prefer the lacy light of a woodland setting plus cool moist soil. Our newsletter also includes a handful of other shade-loving perennials that promise alluring foliage. Many of these perennials can be partnered with Pulmonarias for intriguing foliar contrast. You may wish to check out our online Pulmonaria offerings.

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