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Tropical Magnolias
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Posted by Footfullofbindis Qld Aust (My Page) on Fri, Oct 7, 05 at 0:50
Hi all,
Im just wondering if anyone knows if there are any varieties of Magnolia that will do OK in Townsville. I recently went to Canberra and just fell in love with them so I want to see if I can grow them here. I have the port wine magnolia which just doesnt seem to cut it - I would like to try something with the big goblet flowers.
If anyone has any suggestions they would be much appreciated.
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RE: Tropical Magnolias
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| I'd suggest Magnolia grandiflora (very large tree) or Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' for a smaller version (height to around 4m). Both are evergreen and have large white flowers with a divine lemon perfume. They grow well here in Brisbane. I also have a M. soulangeana (deciduous) but it doesn't do as well as these. Hope this helps. Hazel. |
RE: Tropical Magnolias
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Hi woodlands
My little gem has not flowered yet and I have had it in for approx 18 months? any suggestions?. Jan |
RE: Tropical Magnolias
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| Have you thought of Michelias. They are very similar, in fact I think they have hybridised the two. Michelia champaca and M. doltsopa will grow in your area. They have a spectacular scent and are used in perfumes. |
RE: Tropical Magnolias
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Thankyou for you advice - I went to a few local nurseries to source these things but was told that Little Gem would not grow here and one lady even laughed at me when I asked for one.... As far as Michelias I was told that only the Port Wine michelia would grow here and that the others wouldnt do very well. I was then walking my dogs through a local public garden and saw 6 huge trees all labelled Michelia champaca covered in knobbly weird looking fruit! So who can you believe what you are told in nurseries? I will be keepiing my eye on those fruit so if any one can help me with advice on growing them it would be great!
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