Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'

A popular medium sized shrub from North America, Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is well known for producing masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white, double-flowers in late Spring.

This Magnolia generally flowers up to two weeks later then other Magnolia stellata types, meaning the flowers are less likely to suffer damage in a late spring frost. Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is beautiful flowering shrub ideal for a sunny position in most gardens. Due to its relatively small size it is also suitable for growing in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' grows to be a medium sized, densely branching, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 2.5 m (8 ft) / or up to 2 m ( 6 ft) in 10 years
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft) / or up to 2 m ( 6 ft) in 10 years