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Magnolia grandiflora ‘Victoria’

southern magnolia, evergreen magnolia

Image © Briggs Nursery

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Outstanding Qualities [coming soon]
Culture Provide southern magnolias with good drainage and full to partial sun. They thrive in hot spots, where the extra heat encourages better flowering. These flowering evergreens prefer well-drained, sandy soil, but they tolerate average garden soil. Best growth and flowering requires occasional summer watering, but once established southern magnolias withstand considerable drought. Garden gently under magnolias, for they have fleshy roots that can easily be damaged. The best approach for companions plants is to tuck in natural spreaders and let them flourish untouched.
Growing Habit [coming soon]
Hardiness USDA zones 7 to 9
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