The Highlights
- Somebody save some petals for the rest of us… The flowers of 'Water Lily' have among the most numerous petals of any magnolia, with blooms consistently presenting up to 32 petals!
- The starry, snow-white, softly-scented flowers appear in spring, typically a little later than other varieties, adding grace, charm and unrivalled impact to any garden.
- A slow grower and ultimately reaching just a few metres tall, 'Water Lily' makes the perfect addition to any small or medium-sized garden. What’s more, it’s easy to grow, fully hardy (H6) and requires little to no pruning. Result.
- Native to Japan, plant 'Water Lily' alongside maples, rhododendrons and peonies to give your garden more of a Japanese feel.
- Plant your magnolia in a sheltered position that receives either full sun (at least six hours of direct sunlight per day) or partial shade. It prefers slightly acidic soil but don’t worry too much if it tends a little towards the alkaline or chalky.
The Highlights
- Somebody save some petals for the rest of us… The flowers of 'Water Lily' have among the most numerous petals of any magnolia, with blooms consistently presenting up to 32 petals!
- The starry, snow-white, softly-scented flowers appear in spring, typically a little later than other varieties, adding grace, charm and unrivalled impact to any garden.
- A slow grower and ultimately reaching just a few metres tall, 'Water Lily' makes the perfect addition to any small or medium-sized garden. What’s more, it’s easy to grow, fully hardy (H6) and requires little to no pruning. Result.
- Native to Japan, plant 'Water Lily' alongside maples, rhododendrons and peonies to give your garden more of a Japanese feel.
- Plant your magnolia in a sheltered position that receives either full sun (at least six hours of direct sunlight per day) or partial shade. It prefers slightly acidic soil but don’t worry too much if it tends a little towards the alkaline or chalky.
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
Magnolias can suffer from Coral spot, grey mould and honey fungus. To prevent fungal disease, prune to allow plenty of air to circulate through the branches and allow plenty of space around the tree. MORE
Full sun to partial shade
This tree loves full sun or partial shade in a sheltered location. Choosing a spot away from strong winds will allow all the tree's resources to go towards growing blossom and protecting its display.
Moist, well-drained soil
Prefers well-draining clay, loam, acid or neutral soils.
Prune in summer
Prune in midsummer when the tree is in full leaf.
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
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