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Michelia figo. 'Lady of the Night'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Dense bushy shrub with large dusky green glossy leaves. Cup shaped cream flowers, with their base and margins tinged magenta. The flowers have an exquisite fragance, they appear in spring with a smaller autumn flush. It will grow in a wide range of sites but performs best in good soil in a semi-shade site. Fantastic for clipping into a low hedge or topairy shape. Good for planting near windows to enjoy the fragrance.

Genus

Michelia

Species figo.

Cultivar 'Lady of the Night'

Common name

Port wine Magnolia

Family name

Magnoliaceae

Place of origin

China

DETAILS

Height

3 m

Width

2 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture

Soil must be well drained

Exposure

Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Garden Style

Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Shrubs