Port Wine Magnolia (Michelia figo)

Want a beautifully scented, evergreen shrub for your garden? Port Wine Magnolia is a stunning, dense-growing plant with glossy green foliage and intoxicatingly fragrant, port wine-colored flowers. Perfect for hedging, screening, or feature planting, this low-maintenance beauty thrives with minimal care.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Port Wine Magnolia

✔ Heavenly Fragrance – Sweet, fruity scent similar to bubblegum or bananas, especially in the evening.

✔ Dense & Evergreen – Lush, glossy green foliage stays vibrant all year.

✔ Compact & Easy to Shape – Naturally bushy and responds well to pruning.

✔ Drought & Frost Tolerant – Hardy once established, thriving in various conditions.

✔ Perfect for Hedging & Screening – Forms a thick, elegant privacy barrier.

🏡 How to Use Port Wine Magnolia in Your Garden

✅ Fragrant Hedge or Screen – Creates a lush, scented privacy wall.

✅ Potted Feature Plant – Thrives in large pots for patios and balconies.

✅ Understory or Shaded Garden Beds – Flourishes in dappled light beneath trees.

✅ Low-Maintenance Formal Gardens – A great alternative to box hedges with added fragrance.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

• Spacing: Plant 50cm-1m apart for hedging or 1.5-2m for standalone features.
• Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best results in autumn or spring.
• Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this plant an easy-care option.

❔ FAQs About Port Wine Magnolia

How tall does Port Wine Magnolia grow?
It can reach 3-4m tall but is easily pruned to maintain a smaller size.

Does it need a lot of pruning?
No, it naturally forms a dense shape but responds well to occasional trimming.

Can it grow in full sun?
Yes! It thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Is it frost-hardy?
Yes, it can tolerate light frosts and cooler climates.

Will it attract pollinators?
Yes! Bees love its fragrant flowers.

🌿 Ready to Enjoy a Fragrant, Elegant Hedge?

For stunning evergreen foliage, intoxicating fragrance, and effortless growth, Port Wine Magnolia is a must-have. Order yours today and enjoy its beauty all year round!