- Plant star magnolia properly
- care tips
- Which location is suitable?
- When is flowering time?
- Cut star magnolia correctly
- Fertilize star magnolia properly
- Diseases
- Propagating star magnolia
- How do I plant correctly?
- Star magnolia not blooming
- brown leaves
- The star magnolia as a standard
- The most beautiful varieties
With a star magnolia, royal flower splendor finds its way into the garden. Extensive care is not required to ensure that the queen of flowering shrubs feels at home with you. Browse through the answers to basic questions here and marvel at the frugal undemanding nature of a Magnolia stellata.
The star magnolia flowers from early March to mid/late April
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Show all- Plant star magnolia properly
- care tips
- Which location is suitable?
- When is flowering time?
- Cut star magnolia correctly
- Fertilize star magnolia properly
- Diseases
- Propagating star magnolia
- How do I plant correctly?
- Star magnolia not blooming
- brown leaves
- The star magnolia as a standard
- The most beautiful varieties
- Soak the potted seedlings in a bowl of water
- Meanwhile, create a planting pit at the location with a depth of 50-60 cm and a diameter of 100 cm
- Fill a sack with bog bed soil in the planting hole, add the excavation and mix
- Plant the potted Magnolia stellata in the middle, press and water the substrate
- Drive a plant stake into the ground next to the star magnolia to fix the tree to it
- Sunny to semi-shady location without blazing midday sun
- Nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil, deep and freshly moist
- Ideally a slightly acidic pH of 5.5 to 6.8
- Prune a Magnolia stellata after flowering if necessary
- Shorten shoots that are too long by a maximum of one third
- Thin out the wood thoroughly every year after flowering
- Apply a slow-release granulated fertilizer for ericaceous plants in March
- Dose the preparation according to the manufacturer's instructions, work in with the rake and pour
- Alternatively, put mature leaf compost and horn shavings (32.93€) on the tree disc every 4 weeks
- Supply Magnolia stellata with liquid fertilizer in the bucket
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- cuttings
- moss
- refine
- sowing
- Wrong location: too shady, too calcareous, too dry, too wet
- Pruning in the fall destroyed any buds that had already formed
- After a recent transplant, the Magnolia stellata takes a long time before the next bloom
- A star magnolia grown from seed takes 5-8 years to flower for the first time
- If there is a lack of nutrients, the tree lacks the energy for flowering
- Leonard Messel: an outstanding Magnolia stellata with calyx-shaped flowers in white with pink stripes
- Chrysanthemum miflora: the variety impresses with a hard winter shell and distinctive flower shells in a delicate pink
- George Henry Kern: Nobody can escape the magic of the majestic flowers with a diameter of up to 14 cm
- Rosea: From March onwards, it is decoratively in the limelight with initially pink, later pure white flower stars
- Royal Star: saves its white flowers from late frosts by delaying flowering by 2 weeks
- Rosea Jane Platt: emerged from a Magnolia stellata rosea, the variety heralds spring from the beginning of March
Plant star magnolia properly
In order to plant a young Magnolia stellata professionally, only a few aspects play a role. Early spring has proven to be the best time to plant, when the ground has completely thawed in February/March. Follow these steps to do it correctly:
It is important to note that the star magnolia does not go deeper into the ground than it was previously. A look at the soil mark shows where the planting depth is limited. A Magnolia stellata planted too deep will not bring you any joy.
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care tips
Planted expertly in the right location, the care protocol for a Magnolia stellata contains few agenda items. The pivotal point is an adequate water supply, since the flat-rooted plant thirsts quickly when it is dry. Ideally, you should use lime-free irrigation water, as the star magnolia prefers a slightly acidic pH value. Fertilize every 4 weeks from March to July either organically with acidic leaf compost or administer a mineral-organic long-term fertilizer for ericaceous plants.
Every year after flowering, the deadwood should be removed to allow light and air to penetrate all areas of your Magnolia stellata. A pruning should only take place when it is absolutely necessary. In this case, you reach for the freshly sharpened and disinfected scissors after the blossom. Winter protection is only required in the bed in the first year and in the tub.
Loving care protects the Magnolia stellata from diseases such as leaf spot and powdery mildew. In addition, pests such as aphids or whiteflies avoid a vital and healthy star magnolia.
Which location is suitable?
The choice of location contributes significantly to the successful cultivation of a Magnolia stellata. The following criteria should be met:
We recommend giving preference to a northern location that is sunny during the day over a southern exposure that is exposed to the sun. Thanks to this precaution, early flowering Magnolia stellata will protect you from the worst effects of late frosts, as the start of flowering will be delayed a little.
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When is flowering time?
The star magnolia is one of the first ornamental shrubs to open in the garden. The flowering period of a Magnolia stellata begins at the beginning of March and extends well into April. If this very early start of flowering is too delicate for you, choose the Royal Star variety. Here, the white starry blossoms do not unfold until mid-March and, weather permitting, please us well into May.
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Cut star magnolia correctly
The star magnolia is one of the special treasures of the garden because it does not age even after many years. Instead, a Magnolia stellata gains enchanting beauty over time. The flowering shrub performs this miracle without extensive pruning measures. In view of the slow growth rate, there is rarely a desire to cut back anyway. How to properly handle this aspect of care:
An optimal incision starts just above an outward-facing eye, with the scissors held at a slight angle.
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Fertilize star magnolia properly
With the beginning of flowering, the need for nutrients increases. To ensure that the Magnolia stellata has enough energy for the lush blossoms and the subsequent leaf sprouting, give the ornamental tree a helping hand with suitable fertilizer. How to do it right:
The application of fertilizer ends in July at the latest so that the star magnolia can mature before winter.
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Diseases
Mother Nature endowed the star magnolia with a robust constitution. If there are health problems, fungal infections are usually the culprit. In particular, powdery mildew and downy mildew can cause problems for a Magnolia stellata. In addition, the ornamental tree should be checked regularly for symptoms of leaf spot disease. This bacterial infection manifests itself in the form of black spots on leaves and flowers.
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Propagating star magnolia
The lavish abundance of flowers of a Magnolia stellata, coupled with unobtrusive care requirements, naturally arouse the desire for more specimens. Fortunately, there are several answers to the question of possible methods of propagation. How to breed a star magnolia:
Propagation by means of sinkers is recommended for inexperienced hobby gardeners. To do this, pull a half-woody, healthy shoot to the ground and dig in a central section. While this offshoot stays connected to the mother plant, it develops its own root system. On the other hand, sowing is the most complex and time-consuming method, since stratification is required and the first flowers appear after 5-8 years at the earliest.
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How do I plant correctly?
You can transplant a star magnolia even after a few years. A suitable time is either a day in March or, even better, in September/October. The right preparation makes a valuable contribution to making the procedure as stress-free as possible for your Magnolia stellata and to minimizing the loss of root mass.
Two weeks before the actual transplanting, cut off the roots all around. Ideally, the diameter corresponds to the growth height of the flowering shrub. Then loosen the root ball with the digging fork and then water thoroughly for 30 minutes. Until you plant the star magnolia in the new location, repeat the watering process 1-2 more times.
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Star magnolia not blooming
If a Magnolia stellata refuses to flower, it is expressing its displeasure in this way. It is best to start a dedicated investigation into the cause right away. For these reasons, a star magnolia does not bloom:
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brown leaves
If the shapely, green leaves of a star magnolia turn a sad brown, the ornamental shrub is not doing well. Possible causes are: a fungal infection, leaf spot disease, an unsuitable location, drought or lack of nutrients. However, if summer is already coming to an end, it is a completely natural shedding of leaves.
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The star magnolia as a standard
As a standard, the Magnolia stellata has an elegant appearance. In this form, the flowering shrub is ideal for pot culture and for the small garden. The star magnolia develops these advantages as a standard, as long as the growth height is within limits. If you choose a height of 60-100 cm, care is uncomplicated because the crown is easy to reach.
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