Magnolia (Michelia) are fabulous large evergreen shrubs or small trees and can be sheared into hedges. Stellar Ruby’s pink flowers smell like bananas and cover the plants in spring.
Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Hedge, Mass planting
Plant Type
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Exposure
Full sun to part shade
Special Feature
Aromatic, Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought tolerance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Returns Year After Year, Salt Tolerance, Upright Habit
Feature
Dark pink flowers in spring, light reblooming
Flowering Season
Spring
‘Stellar Ruby’ Plant Care
Water Needs
Medium Water Once Established
Fertilizer
Fertilize yearly in spring
Pruning
None needed, but prune to desired shape after flowering
Soil
Well-drained garden soil
Planting Instructions
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.