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Magnolia Susan Compact Purple Flowering Shrub 40-60cm

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Magnolia Susan is an ideal compact magnolia for small gardens, producing abundant purple, tulip-shaped blooms from mid to late spring. Read more

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About this plant

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Shrubs

Magnolia Susan is an ideal compact magnolia for small gardens, producing abundant purple, tulip-shaped blooms from mid to late spring. Supplied at 40–60cm in a 3L pot, ‘Susan’ grows to a mature height of 150cm, fitting neatly in borders or containers for urban or cottage gardens.

Key Features

  • Mature Size: 150cm tall x 120cm wide
  • Flower Colour: Rich purple with lighter interiors
  • Flowering: Mid to late spring, lightly scented
  • Light: Full sun to dappled/partial shade
  • Soil: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic preferred (pH 5.5–6.5)

Planting & Care

  • Easy to maintain compared to larger magnolia varieties
  • Water during dry spells; mulch annually
  • Minimal pruning necessary

FAQs

  • Q: What is the best compact magnolia for small spaces?
    A: Magnolia Susan is a top choice for small gardens, with showy purple flowers and a maximum height of 150cm.
  • Q: Can it grow in partial shade?
    A: Yes, Magnolia Susan thrives in full sun or partial/dappled shade.
  • Q: Is pot grown magnolia easy to care for?
    A: Yes, it requires minimal pruning and basic watering/mulching routines.
  • Q: What’s the best soil for Magnolia Susan?
    A: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil yields the best results.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
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