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    Magnolia Kay Parris

    Magnolia Kay Parris

    Evergreen Magnolia

    $55.00
    $55.00
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    Magnolia Kay Parris is a seriously good-looking evergreen magnolia that brings glossy foliage, creamy fragrant flowers and year-round structure to the garden without turning into a giant tree that swallows the rest of the garden up.

    One of its standout features is the foliage. The leaves are dark glossy green on top with rich coppery-brown undersides, giving the plant colour and texture even when it is not flowering. Through spring and summer, large creamy-white flowers appear with a soft citrus-like fragrance that makes walking past it genuinely worth the effort.

    Compared to larger magnolias, Kay Parris stays relatively compact and tidy, making it a brilliant option for smaller gardens, screening, feature planting or creating a lush evergreen backdrop.

    It handles Canterbury conditions well once established, coping with frost, wind and dry periods far better than many people expect from a magnolia. A great choice if you want something a bit 'Razzle Dazzle' with out the maintenance.

    Best Uses

    • Screening
    • Evergreen structure
    • Feature tree
    • Privacy planting
    • Formal gardens
    • Courtyard planting
    • Large containers
    • Avenue planting
    • Shelter planting

    • Expected 5 Year Height 6.0 M Width 3.0 M

    Is Magnolia Kay Parris suitable for my garden?

    Magnolia Kay Parris is best suited in a position that gets

    • Partial shade
    • Full sun

    Magnolia Kay Parris is

    • Flowering
    • Evergreen
    • Frost Tender
    • Drought resistant once established
    • Wind Tolerant
    • Frost Tolerant

    Magnolia Kay Parris will thrive in soil that is

    • Free draining
    • Normal
    • Clay

    How to establish your Magnolia Kay Parris?

    Position

    Plant in full sun to part shade in a sheltered spot for best flowering and growth.

    Soil

    Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter worked through before planting.

    Watering

    Water regularly during establishment, especially through dry Canterbury summers. Once settled in, Kay Parris is fairly hardy and copes well with occasional dry periods.

    Feeding

    Apply a general slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy foliage and flowering.

    Mulching

    Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and protect roots from temperature extremes. Keep mulch clear of the trunk.

    Wind & Frost

    More cold hardy than many evergreen magnolias and handles Canterbury frosts well once established. Shelter from extreme exposed winds while young.

    How to maintain your Magnolia Kay Parris once established?

    Very low maintenance overall. Light pruning can be done after flowering to shape if needed, but this magnolia naturally forms a tidy dense habit without much interference.

    Remove any damaged or crossing branches occasionally and otherwise let it get on with being handsome.
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