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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 21, 2009 17:29:03 GMT
Hi all, Anyone got any pics of their Magnolia's ?? My fav spring flower, loads out round here at the moment. How are yours ?? Regards G  |
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 21, 2009 17:38:53 GMT
What a coincidence you posting about magnolias Mr G. I was doing a bit of weeding and noticed that a magnolia that OH bought about 5 or 6 years ago from Woolies (  ) as a tiny little stick is just about to burst into flower for the first time. Have no idea what sort of magnolia it is as it just said magnolia on the box so can't wait to see. Our other magnolia - stellata - has big furry buds on it. Noticed lots of magnolia trees on the way back home this morning that are just about to burst into flower. |
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Post by Tig on Mar 21, 2009 19:47:20 GMT
I have one bud starting to open on m. Susan - I expect a photo opportunity when she fully blooms ;D
x Tig
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 21, 2009 20:48:12 GMT
I've got a Magnolia Stellata in a large pot MrG but it's not in flower yet. Like Jasmines my just has loads of fat hairy buds on it. I only bought it around this time last year but will post a piccy as soon as it's flowering ;D Theres an article in the April edition of The English Garden mag on lemon and buttery shades of Magnolias. Not read it yet though I've only ever seen white and pink ones. |
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Post by purplejulia on Mar 21, 2009 21:28:57 GMT
I have a Magnolia Susan, Mr G, bought about 3 years ago. Mine has a few buds, but not in flower yet. When it does flower, it has beautiful deep pink ones.
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 22, 2009 8:53:03 GMT
Has anyone had success with severing 'layered' branches and transplanting them?
There's a compact, flame shaped Magnolia near me which has layered itself in a couple of places, and I'm pretty sure I could get permission to lop off one, but although it wouldn't really spoil the hape,I'm nevertheless reluctant to do it if it stands little chance...
OM.
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Post by isabella on Mar 22, 2009 15:55:40 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Mar 22, 2009 18:33:40 GMT
Wow they are looking lovely! My Susan and Stellata aren't in flower yet but the buds are forming |
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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 22, 2009 19:17:06 GMT
Fantastic Issabella !!!
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Post by Tig on Mar 22, 2009 23:37:31 GMT
They are bloomin' lovely Pam (especially the stellata!) - thanks for sharing them |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 23, 2009 7:07:56 GMT
Beautiful magnolia thanks so much for posting the pics. Nobody around here has them.
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 23, 2009 7:37:24 GMT
Isabella - your magnolias are beautiful...and so is that blue sky behind them. Haven't seen any magnolias open here yet.
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Post by Mr Grinch on Apr 5, 2009 15:12:13 GMT
Ok,
Mine hasnt flowered. Ive been away for a week with what looks like flower buds appearing. When ive returned, they look like they have withered. Leaves showing signs of appearing though so not dead.
Im gutted. Can anyone help ??
James
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Post by Tig on Apr 5, 2009 17:43:00 GMT
Perhaps they got caught with a bit of frost James, and then the sun thawed them too quickly  It says in my books that this can happen, and I have transplanted my magnolia into one of the sunniest spots in the garden  On this subject, I was soooo nearly tempted into buying a stellata from my favourite green grocers - it was in flower and quite a good size .. only £9.99 - wonder it they have any left if I make a trip tomorrow? I really, really mustn't  |
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Post by purplejulia on Apr 5, 2009 18:16:23 GMT
Shouldn't be telling you this Tig, but Crocus are price pruning all their Magnolias. The Stellata, which I was easily persuaded to buy, was £14.67 less 20% discount using code 90838. They discount the total price of your order which includes the postage.
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Post by oldmoleskins on Apr 13, 2009 7:58:11 GMT
Do you know - I'd forgotten I had one, "Windsor Beauty", only planted last year...  OM |
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Post by Ruthie on Apr 13, 2009 18:34:47 GMT
Has anyone had success with severing 'layered' branches and transplanting them? There's a compact, flame shaped Magnolia near me which has layered itself in a couple of places, and I'm pretty sure I could get permission to lop off one, but although it wouldn't really spoil the hape,I'm nevertheless reluctant to do it if it stands little chance... OM. Did you give this a go OM? I think it'd be worth a try. What you could do is to dig carefully around a bit to make sure the layer has sufficient of its own roots. If it has sever the layer from the parent first and then dig up the layer as if it were a mature plant, ie, with as big a rootball as you can. Plant straight away and tend lovingly! Good luck! |
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Post by Tig on Apr 13, 2009 18:51:35 GMT
Do you know - I'd forgotten I had one, "Windsor Beauty", only planted last year... OM That is one beautiful magnolia OM And it deserves  Here is a bud in waiting on my 'Susan' today - she was a little bargain 2 years ago for £2.49p (thanks for the info PJ but I am resisting, where would I put another one )  x Tig |
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 13, 2009 18:57:00 GMT
Do you know - I'd forgotten I had one, "Windsor Beauty", only planted last year... OM quite beautiful...  |
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Post by Amo on Apr 13, 2009 19:19:26 GMT
Do you know - I'd forgotten I had one, "Windsor Beauty", only planted last year... OM quite beautiful... Yes, very!!  |
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Post by purplejulia on Apr 15, 2009 16:41:58 GMT
Here's my "Susan" looking magnificent now.  |
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Post by Mr Grinch on Apr 15, 2009 17:29:46 GMT
My 'Susan' failed to flower !!! Buds appeared then nothing. G  |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Apr 15, 2009 19:59:49 GMT
Has anyone had success with severing 'layered' branches and transplanting them? There's a compact, flame shaped Magnolia near me which has layered itself in a couple of places, and I'm pretty sure I could get permission to lop off one, but although it wouldn't really spoil the hape,I'm nevertheless reluctant to do it if it stands little chance... OM. Did you give this a go OM? I think it'd be worth a try. What you could do is to dig carefully around a bit to make sure the layer has sufficient of its own roots. If it has sever the layer from the parent first and then dig up the layer as if it were a mature plant, ie, with as big a rootball as you can. Plant straight away and tend lovingly! Good luck! I've left it a bit late Ruthie, I reckon - it was at the place I have to get to sometime for some beehives, and the weeks just seem to have flown by - but I'll certainly have another look when I do go. I guess I can't do much harm if I'm careful - and even if it is late, if I can get enough rootball it might just work... OM. |
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Post by Amo on Apr 15, 2009 20:21:56 GMT
How about lopping it and leaving it for a couple of weeks so it doesn't have the shock of both parent deprivation and root disturbance?
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Post by Mr Grinch on Apr 16, 2009 9:47:09 GMT
Tell a lie, i have one flower !! G |
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Post by Mr Grinch on Apr 18, 2009 12:50:49 GMT
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Post by Tig on Apr 18, 2009 13:13:20 GMT
One flower is better that none Grinchy, it will smell divine I'm sure - and there is always next year! (did I say mine is just covered in them ;D)
x Tig
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Post by maggy on Apr 18, 2009 14:13:17 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Apr 19, 2009 17:49:50 GMT
My magnolia Stellata is looking gorgeous, and I can't help thinking it's because we haven't had any frosts since it flowered!!!
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Post by Mr Grinch on Jul 8, 2009 13:52:22 GMT
Hi all, Just re-opening this thread as my Magnolia 'Susan' is not very well. The leaves seem to be going a bit yellow and some a drying up and turning brown round the edges. Anyone got an idea ?? G |
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) as a tiny little stick is just about to burst into flower for the first time. Have no idea what sort of magnolia it is as it just said magnolia on the box so can't wait to see. Our other magnolia - stellata - has big furry buds on it.
