Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Magnolias are flowering shrubs or trees, renowned for their magnificent large blooms in spring and summer. Deciduous and evergreen magnolias grow best in fertile, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, in full sun.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' is a particularly lovely cultivar, bearing goblet-shaped flowers with two-tone petals fading from a rich, deep pink at the base to soft pink at the tips. It has an upright habit which broadens with age. Grow Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' in a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade, in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

Plant calendar

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Magnolia ‘Alexandrina’ and wildlife

Magnolia ‘Alexandrina’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Magnolia ‘Alexandrina’ poisonous?

Magnolia ‘Alexandrina’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Magnolia 'Alexandrina'
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