The magnolia flower is room. Magnolia: landing, care.

Magnolia is an amazingly beautiful plant, yet a rare guest in our gardens. Yes, and a blooming magnolia few ever seen. If you are lucky, you will certainly want to plant it in your home.

Magnolia Description

Many amateur gardeners mistakenly believe that magnolia is a plant in the southern regions. Meanwhile, individual specimens can now be found even in the Moscow region and the Leningrad region, where the climate is much more severe.

The most winter-hardy, which can successfully grow in the middle lane: Magnolia Kobus, Magnolia star, Magnolia Siebold and Magnolia Lebner.

Magnolia Care

Magnolia develops well on loose fertile soil with a slightly acid or neutral reaction. She does not tolerate excess lime. He loves the sun, so in a shaded place it blooms poorly or does not bloom at all.

In dry weather, watering is necessary. For a magnolia, it is advisable to choose a place protected from cold winds. Resistance to frost plant gains only in the third year of life. Frost resistance of the same species to a large extent depends on the frost resistance of the mother plant.

Plants grown from the seeds of magnolia in the southern regions are much less winter-hardy than those obtained from the seeds of trees growing in harsh conditions. Recently, seedlings grown in Western Europe, where winters are much milder, have appeared on the market.

How such plants will behave in our conditions is difficult to judge. It is advisable to still acquire seedlings grown in similar climatic conditions.

Most species of magnolia are well propagated by seeds and green cuttings. It takes three years to grow a good seedling.

My acquaintance with magnolia took place several years ago, when I read a rather extensive article about it in one of the magazines. And in the same year in the old abandoned garden of a passionate collector, I discovered two magnificent specimens of Kobus magnolia.

Low trees at the age of 15-20 years have amazed with their beauty. Beautiful leaves, branches, magnificent form of the crown - such a tree will decorate any garden. Early spring, the trees are still bare, only buds begin to swell, and it is already in bloom.

Large milky-white flowers on bare branches seem unreal. Magnolia Kobus blooms for about two weeks.

I tried to grow from seed - it turned out. Young saplings did not dare to leave the winter in the open ground, kept the first year in the basement. On the street left only a few pieces to check them for winter hardiness.

Both those and others wintered well. In the spring, they set off together in growth and over the summer grew by 25-30 cm. They prepared well for wintering: the wood ripened, the leaves turned yellow and almost fell off.

In the winter again, several copies were removed to the basement, leaving a part in the open ground to make sure they were hardy. Although, apparently, this is unnecessary, the winter hardiness of young plants should be high, thanks to good heredity: uterine trees have suffered more than one harsh winter.

In some years, frosts reached 30-33 degrees, but I did not find frozen branches on any tree.

In large gardens, magnolia is advisable to grow in the form of a tree, and in small areas pruning it can be formed in the form of a large bush. Both forms in their own good and spectacular.

I hope that in the near future a magnolia will have a much larger number of fans, and it will decorate many gardens with its magical beauty.

Magnolia is a very beautiful plant. The leaves are simple, and the flowers are large, have a white, cream, yellow, pink, purple color. Her buds exude a pleasant and very delicate scent. Magnolia has decorative fruits that become a real decoration of the tree from the end of summer until the end of the autumn period.

Magnolia is used in landscape design. It looks great on the background of coniferous plants. For healthy and beautiful magnolias to grow in your garden, you need to plant them properly. How to plant magnolias correctly, consider in this article.

Types of magnolias:

• Magnolia Virginskaya - grows well on acidic soils.
• Magnolia Sulanzha, Siebold - less resistant to frost, plant these magnolias in corners protected from wind and direct sunlight.
• Magnolia Kobus, Star, Lebner can grow in open sunny areas.
• Magnolias Obvoyaytsevidnaya, Triehpeleustkova tall trees with large leaves, grow well in trees with deep root system (pine, oak, birch). However, for bookmarking flower buds and abundant flowering, they need lighting at least in the afternoon.

Where to plant magnolia

Choose a place for magnolia protected from the wind, especially from the cold winter winds, Mon.-Zap. direction. Magnolias do not like open sunny places. They prefer diffused light or light partial shade. Magnolias grow well on well-drained, moist (do not tolerate stagnant water, loose, rich in organic matter, acidic (Ph 5.5-6.5) soils.

Note.  One of the reasons for the poor growth of magnolia is the presence of lime in the soil. Avoid places with stagnant moisture, calcareous and saline soils. When choosing a place for this plant, you need to take into account the growth of a tree or bush in adulthood.

How to plant Magnolia

Young magnolia seedlings need to be planted immediately to a permanent place, magnolia does not tolerate transplants. Magnolia is not very whimsical to the soil, but it will grow better in poorly saturated organic soil. For planting seedlings you can prepare a mixture of the following components: turf ground, peat, compost (2: 1: 1). The soil for planting should be loose, moderately wet. If the soil is too dense, it should be mixed with sand, vermiculite or perlite.

The pit for planting a magnolia should be 3 times larger than its root system. After we have planted the plant, the soil around it needs to be heavily rammed and watered. Pristvolny circle must be covered with bark of coniferous trees (mulch) so that the moisture evaporates more slowly.

Important.  Make sure that the roots of the plant are not dry before planting. To avoid this, buying seedlings is best in a container. Thus the magnolia will transfer landing to an open ground easier.

When to plant magnolia

Magnolia, which was bought in a pot, can be planted in open ground throughout the warm period, but it is better to do this in the fall (no later than October). It is at this time of the year that she is at rest. Sapling is better to choose the one on which there are flower buds.

If you plant a magnolia in the spring, the plant begins to actively stretch, the sapling will give a good growth and, often, it starts wintering with shoots that did not have time to silt. In this case, those shoots will freeze in winter.

Magnolia Care

Magnolia is an unpretentious plant, easy to care for.

How to water magnolia

It is necessary to water a magnolia regularly, in the first year after disembarkation. If there is a dry summer, the tree should be watered abundantly (not too cold water), but you should not re-moisten the soil!

Mulching and weeding magnolias

Within a radius of up to 40 cm from the plant, the soil surface needs to be mulched so that the evaporation of moisture is minimal. Magnolia has a shallow root system, so it is not recommended to tillage the soil around the plant, so as not to damage the delicate roots of the magnolia.

Magnolia Fertilizer

After flowering, during the development of leaves and fruits, magnolia must be fed with complex mineral fertilizers - this will help develop better, be more resistant to weather conditions. The last dressing should be done no later than July, because at the end of August the magnolia goes into a state of rest and begins to prepare for wintering.
Shelter for the winter In 1, 2, 3 years after planting in the open ground, the lower part of the trunk and the root system must be covered for the winter (in November), with a special agro-cloth, coniferous branches, straw, a layer of mulch should be 20-30 cm .

Magnolia pruning

Magnolia does not need global pruning. Cut dry, damaged branches. Frozen flower buds, cut off after flowering. You should also cut those branches that grow in the middle of the crown. This procedure helps to improve the decorative appearance of the magnolia, as well as active growth and development. Process all cuts with garden pitch.

Magnolia Breeding

Magnolia propagates by seeds, cuttings, grafting.

Pests and diseases

Magnolia practically does not get sick and is not damaged by pests. But, if you notice yellow leaves, there is an insufficient iron content in the soil.

Surely many people at least once had to stop in the spring in front of someone's yard or garden, unwittingly admiring an unusual picture - luxurious pink, white or purple flowers on a beautiful and delicate tree without leaves. It blooms magnolia. At first glance it may seem that such a miracle can only be cultivated by experienced gardeners, having invested considerable funds and put a lot of effort into it. Let's try to figure out whether this is true by telling how to grow a magnolia.

  Magnolia (Magnolia)  - Deciduous or evergreen ornamental tree and shrub in height from 2 to 30 m with beautiful large flowers with a diameter of up to 25 cm, which are located one at the ends of the branches.

This is a very ancient plant. Argued that it is the progenitor of modern flowering plants. This tree is popular in China, where there are many beliefs about it.

Did you know? Magnolia is valued not only for its beauty. Its leaves, flowers and fruits contain essential oils that help with high blood pressure, rheumatism and digestive problems. They are also used in perfumery.

   The tree came to Europe in the 17th century and it was here that Magnolia got its name in honor of the director of one of the botanical gardens in France, Pierre Magnol. Since then, breeders bred a huge range of species and varieties of magnolia. Today, about 80 species are cultivated, differing in shape and size of the crown, color and shape of flowers.

Magnolia: the choice of landing site

Before you attend to growing a magnolia in your garden and caring for it, you need to choose the right type, variety and place for planting. Since the main problem of the magnolia tree is the poor tolerance of frost, when choosing a plant type, you need to pay attention to how cold winters are in your region, and which particular type is suitable for your climatic conditions. The most cold-resistant magnolia Kobus and Lebner.The harsh winters of Magnolia Sulange, Wilson, Ash are relatively well tolerated.

When choosing a site for planting, it is necessary to take into account that this plant does not tolerate drafts very well, therefore the site should, if possible, be sheltered from the wind from the north and east, for example, by higher trees.

Important! You should not plant magnolia under fruit trees, as falling fruits can damage the flowers and break the branches of the plant.

  It is necessary to take care of sufficient illumination of the place, so that the tree is not located in deep shadow. Also, the plant should not penetrate direct sunlight. Exceptions may be for magnolias Lebner, Kobus and star-shaped, which can grow in open areas. Kobus is also resistant to exhaust gases and industrial emissions, which allows it to be planted near busy motorways and in industrial areas.

Today, magnolia is often used in landscape gardening, so many recommendations have been written on how to grow tree-flowers personally, the main ones of which we share with you.

When to plant magnolia in the garden

  The tree can be planted both in spring and autumn.Although experienced magnolia owners recommend the latter option. This is due to the fact that before the autumn planting the plant is at rest, and so it is easier for him to transfer the winter. And at spring planting, the tree begins active growth, gives a big increase and often meets winter already with shoots, which by this time have not had time to become covered with wood and die.

How to plant a magnolia

Magnolia is not very whimsical, but when planting and caring it is necessary to follow some simple rules, which, first of all, relate to the composition of the soil, watering and feeding.

Soil composition

  Magnolia sapling is best acquired in well-established specialized stores. Usually there they are sold in containers. Such plants are well tolerated by both spring and autumn planting, since they are planted with a clod of earth, to which they have already adapted. Gardeners with experience for planting recommend acquiring plants 1 m in height with a pair of already blossoming flowers.So you will know for sure that your local climate is suitable for this type of magnolia.

The soil for planting should be light, well drained and moderately moist. Neutral or weakly acidic soil rich in organic matter is perfect.

Important! Magnolia is contraindicated for lime and saline land.

If the soil on your site is lime, then you can add peat to it, which will increase the acidity.

The optimal composition of the soil:

• leafy or turfy ground - 1;
• peat - 2;
• sand - 0,5.

Magnolia planting pattern

  The pit for planting should be prepared in advance, 3-5 times the size of the tree root system. Drainage is placed at the bottom of the pit - 15 cm high. Then a layer of sand (10 cm), a layer of manure (15 cm), again a layer of sand (15 cm) and the prepared soil mixture are laid. After this, the seedling is placed in a pit and covered with earth, while controlling that the root collar is not buried. The maximum recommended depth is 2.5 cm. The ground should be lightly tamped and watered abundantly. Pristvolny area can be covered with coniferous bark, which will keep the desired level of moisture.

Magnolia does not tolerate transplants, so it must immediately be planted in a permanent place.  If you plan to plant several trees, then the distance between them should be at least 4-5 m.

Features of Magnolia Care

After proper planting magnolia her well-being will depend on the care of her. There are no fundamental differences from the care of ordinary fruit trees in this case.

Watering plants

You need to water only young plants, and in the dry period and adults. For the well-being of the tree he needs watering once a week in the amount of 2-3 buckets of water. If summer is too dry or magnolia grows in sandy soil, then the regularity and abundance of watering can be increased.

Soil care

  The roots of magnolias are superficial, so the ground in the basal area should be loosened to a depth of 20 cm, while doing this should be done with caution, preferably without using a shovel or a rake. Weeds are better to pluck hands. After the tree reaches 3 years old, the trunk circle can be mulched with organic materials (coniferous bark, peat, sawdust, manure).  This will warm the soil and provide an additional source of nutrients. After this procedure, the land can no longer loosen.

When and how to fertilize magnolia

It is necessary to feed and fertilize a tree not earlier than 2 years after planting. In early spring, you can feed your beauty with a mixture of 1 kg of mullein, 15 g of urea, 25 g of ammonium nitrate. At the beginning of autumn fertilizing with nitroammofoska (20 g / 10 l of water) is useful. Irrigation rate - 40 liters per tree.

You can use fertilizer "Kemira-Universal" (1 tbsp / 10 l of water), as well as special fertilizers "For Magnolia".

Important! If at the end of July magnolia leaves began to dry, it means that there was an overdose of fertilizers. In this case, the plant is prescribed weekly abundant watering.

Pruning plants

Since magnolias do not tolerate pruning, this procedure is necessary only for decorative purposes in the first years after planting to give the desired shape to the crown. To get involved in this process is contraindicated, as this may provoke less active flowering. In the future, it is recommended only sanitary pruning once a year, in which dry, curved, damaged branches are removed. If the crown is thickened, then it is thinned out.   In order for the slices to heal quickly, they must be covered with garden pitch.

Magnolia: how to save the plant in winter

Mature trees in winter tolerate temperatures down to -25-30 ° C. Therefore, the question of how to preserve a mature magnolia in winter is no longer necessary for its owner. But young plants need to worry. In the first 3 years, their lower part of the trunk and the root system (or even completely wood) must be insulated with special agrofabric (lutrasil), sackcloth, straw or spruce fir branches. With age, the hardiness of magnolia increases.

In subsequent years, the ground in the circle of the tree should be mulched with sawdust, pine bark, and peat in the fall.

Magnolia Breeding Methods

  Magnolias breed in three ways:

• seeds
• layering and cuttings,
• vaccinations.

Seeds

  In nature, magnolias breed by seeds that are carried by birds. You can also try to sow a tree from seeds. This should be done in the fall, immediately after picking the berries. Or postpone until spring, but keep the seeds in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.

Pre-seeds must be poured for 3 days with water, and then cleaned of a dense oily shell (for example, by rubbing through a sieve). After cleaning, they should be washed in a weak soap solution and rinsed in clean water several times. Sow in boxes to a depth of 3 cm in the universal soil. Capacity clean the cellar until spring. In early March, they need to be moved to the window sill before germination. Seedlings can be planted in a year.  So you will have a self-grown magnolia, the birth of which you already know well how to take care of it.

Did you know? Since magnolias live in nature in areas with wet summers and dry, warm winters, seedlings grow slowly in the first year of life. Leaves can only be expected by the middle of summer, and seedlings will actively grow only in the fall.

Cuttings

  When the vegetative method of reproduction (layering and grafting) magnolias enter the flowering phase earlier than the seed. This method gives the best result in the initial years of the tree life.

When breeding by layering in the spring, you need to bend down and sprinkle one of the lower branches with earth. In a year or two, roots should form on it. After that, the layers are carefully separated from the mother tree and transplanted to grow.

At the end of July, you can try grafting. Cuttings are taken from young trees, leaving 2-3 leaflets in the upper part. The lower part is treated with any substance for rooting. Then they are planted in a greenhouse, in a container with sand, covered with a lid and maintained at a temperature of + 19-22 ° C and the necessary humidity. Rooting should occur in 5-8 weeks. In the open ground cuttings are planted in a year. If grafting was carried out immediately into the ground, then they need to provide good shelter so that they can transfer the cold.

Vaccinations

The method of propagation by grafts allows you to achieve rapid growth of the plant, early fruiting, increase its endurance. However, this method is more laborious than grafting. Vaccinations are carried out in early spring in a greenhouse or in the open field by methods of improved copulation, pripriklad or lateral cutting.

Despite its nontrivial beauty and seeming fragility, magnolia is unpretentious when grown. It grows rather quickly, very rarely gets sick and is practically not damaged by pests and rodents. If you provide her with proper care, she will delight you with flowering and scent for many years to come.

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Magnolia flowers are a celebration of spring and beauty.

  Magnolias are blooming, the smell is sweet
  Among the hundreds of smells of enchanting spring.
  In the shade of fluffy crowns I stand and sneak
  I heed the riches of silence.

In it, every sound is so clear, pure and sweet,
  Like music, like a song loved by singers.
  And the bird voices weave their ballads ...
  I understand the meaning, not understanding the words.

I am surrounded by the warmth and whiteness of the flowers,
  Their delicate scent, cherished in the spring.
  And laughing merrily, the spirit of the gardens is spinning.
  In the azure heaven of radiant above me

And the sun is pouring rays on the revived temple
  Where life is full of tar and again wants the will.
  All that I have, without thinking, will give,
  Just to stay here among the flowers of magnolias.

  Magnificent Magnolia Flower! Spring and magnolia are one, because in early spring, when there is no foliage on the trees, the magnolia strikes the mind and mind with the beauty of the buds and flowers,
   adorns the parks, gardens and streets of cities with its wonderful flowers.

Imagine the branches with little or no foliage, but covered with large, wonderful flowers.



  The parks reign in a fabulous setting, the aromas of spring and flowers give pleasure and relaxation.
  It is impossible to pass by such beauty in order not to photograph the birth and how the buds and flowers bloom, and then a wonderful bloom.

The beginning of magnolia blooming is an amazing time.

The beginning of the miracle of flowering is the bud of a magnolia.
  The magnolia flower blooms a little more!
  Magnolia bud to meet new life.

  Magnolia is considered one of the oldest inhabitants of the kingdom of Flora, its beautiful flowers bloomed back in dinosaur times. Today, the flower has not lost its popularity. Having seen a magnolia once and inhaling its intoxicating aroma, you can hardly forget it.



The plant is an evergreen tree with fleshy glossy leaves and large flowers that come in various colors - from white to dark pink. Magnolia hails from Asia and North America, but feels good in any southern countries. The strongest of this world decorated their residences with magnolia, therefore magnolia is considered the flower of kings.



  There are many legends associated with this beautiful flower in China and Japan. Magnolia there is considered a symbol of femininity, innocence and beauty.
  According to ancient Chinese legend, magnolia flowers are girls from one village, which was destroyed by invaders. When the last girl survived, she asked the earth not to see corruption and not reach the invaders for the young bodies of her and her friends. And in the morning the bodies really did not appear on the penalty area. But in the middle of it grew a tree with beautiful buds. The invaders cut the tree into pieces and scattered the steppes. But where a piece of wood got, in that place a new one grew out, and on it rose the buds of the resurrected girlish souls. According to legend, this tree is a magnolia.

The spectacle is really fabulous, as if you find yourself on another planet, where there are huge buds on a tree, it is not even believed that these are real flowers and not a single leaf.



  Delicate magnolia flowers conquer with their uniqueness and harmony. Magnolia plant belongs to the oldest family of Magnoliaceae, consisting of more than 70 species.

Magnolia is an evergreen tree with beautiful large flowers that come in a variety of colors - from white to dark pink.



   This is one of the most beautiful and magnificent trees, having a dense wide-pyramidal crown, reaching a height of 15 meters.
  The leaves are large, simple oval, leathery; the upper side is dark green, bare, shiny, the bottom is covered with rusty pubescence. Each leaf does not live long, as the young leaves grow old fall. Fragrant flowers are very spectacular - large, cup-shaped, located one by one at the ends of the branches. Magnolia blossoms in spring and summer, forming a fruit resembling a conifer cone.

  Magnolia bud as fluffy and fluffy as a willow, only bigger






















  Spring day. Magnolia flowers tremulously glow in the sun, as if welcoming and endowing the world with the beauty and guests of the park, where it is so cozy and free to grow trees.



  In the sun, pink magnolia is especially beautiful. See how magnificent magnolia flower is



   This magnolia blooms one of the last, until mid-summer.
Its flowers are dense, large in shape and fragrant, nourished by rich green foliage, very expressive. And while very similar to the leaves of ficus in hardness.

The flowers of this type of white magnolia.



























  The pyramidal shape becomes irregular with the age of the tree.
  You can walk around this magnolia tree in circles, its smell is very fragrant and delicate.

Yellow magnolia flowers on blue sky background.















  This becomes a yellow flower by the end of flowering.



  Pink magnolia










  In addition to the beauty that does not leave anyone indifferent, the plant also has healing properties. Preparations containing magnolia leaves help reduce pressure, reduce heartbeat and relieve heart pain.

Magnolia trees were appreciated by the Aztecs. Not just for the healing properties. For example, canoes were made from wood. Magnolia essential oil is considered the strongest aphrodisiac, it also relieves depression, relieves muscle spasms, strengthens the nervous system and immunity.

A truly divine flower with a wondrous aroma, perfumers simply could not ignore. However, magnolia essential oil is a rather expensive ingredient, and therefore its presence in the perfume composition necessarily affects the price. The democratic value of the product with the presence of magnolia means that instead of the natural oil in the product, synthetic analogues are used, which cannot be compared with the original. In addition to perfumes, fragrant myrrh is added to luxury cosmetics.
   The smell of blooming magnolias is very pleasant, just fascinating.



  So what does a magnolia smell like?
  Magnolias beautiful flowers
   Charm their wondrous aroma.
  Grace, bliss of beauty
  In the curves of its winged petals.




  Hot southern sunshine, salty sea spray, sweet plum and lemon freshness tinted with intoxicating vanilla. The natural aroma of a flower is so complex and multifaceted that it is often used in solo parts, sometimes flavored with hot spices or shades of southern flowers.

When magnolias bloom,
  The hearts of lovers are kindled.
  The fire of love, hope and always
  Their ardor eventually wins.

Japanese legend says:
  The paper life entered the flower.
  From a drop of blood one girl,
  So Keiko idolized her choice.

And like Icarus, rising high,
  Burning their wings.
  So Keiko, from love big
  The last drop of his life killed.

When magnolia blooms,
  And the maiden will see her color
  It's time for marriage to come
  So, as the old belief foresees.

And if the heart is beating fast,
  In the eyes of magnolia bloom.
Relax - on the will of God.
  The crown will end your way.

   The blooming of magnolia and its majestic trees is an impressive sight.



  The beauty of flowering magnolia will not yield to another subtropical tree - camellia. Magnolia in bloom is distinguished by magnificent grace.



  Magnolia! Magical property
   truly hidden in you
   is solemnly in the spring,
  all eyes of the heart directed to the soul!

Magnolia ... is all the magic of nature
  what is hidden in the tree and in the flowers
  blesses like heaven vaults
   revealed in the refined petals ...

The sound of the sun is wonderful
   in the spring of blossoming flowers ...
  truly magical property
   magnolias on the edges of the petals ...

Swirl of flowers in nature. Magnolia bloomed in the garden and covered the carpet of the earth with a pink carpet of leaves. The last flowers of pink magnolia.



  Faded Magnolia Petal



  When the flowers fade away, a surprisingly delicate carpet of magnolia petals forms on the ground.



  The beauty of magnolia flowers is unforgettable, and the moments when a magnolia adorns the world with its flowers remain in the memory for a long time.



  Walking in the fresh air, positive emotions received by us from contemplating the beauty of nature have a beneficial effect on human health and clearly improve sleep. After all, our health is directly dependent on whether we slept or not. There are no hard tips to fall asleep quickly. We just need to learn to relax and see the beauty of nature.
  The peace of mind that magnolia gives us in spring gives us both creative and physical powers.

Magnolia is an unusual rare plant. Its leaves are simple, and the flowers are large, having a white, cream, yellow, pink, purple or purple color. Their buds exude a pleasant and very delicate scent. Magnolia has decorative fruits that become a real decoration of the tree from the end of summer until the end of the autumn period. Excellent magnolia will look if it is planted on a site separately from shrubs and trees, as well as on the background of evergreen conifers.

Immediately before planting the seedlings into the ground, it is necessary to study the microclimate of the site well and choose a sunny, fenced from the east and north winds place. On the southern side of the magnolia is best to knead in partial shade.

Certain types of plants, such as cobus, lebner, stellate, and some others are able to grow in open areas. But decorative, like sulange, ziebold, Chinese - should be planted in places that are protected from direct sunlight.

Magnolia is not too picky about the soil, but it will grow better in slightly acid-rich organic soil. For planting seedlings, you can prepare a mixture of the following components in proportion: turf ground - 2 parts, peat - 1 part, compost - 1 part.

The soil for planting should be loose, moderately moist and well drained. In case it is too dense, it should be mixed with sand or any other baking powder. In addition, it is recommended to bring rotten horse manure to the soil. The size of the pit for planting should be three times the volume of the root system of the seedling itself. Immediately after the landing, the ground around it should not be strongly compacted, otherwise you can damage the fragile roots. But the tree trunk must be covered with bark of coniferous trees so that the level of moisture in the soil remains normal.

It is important to ensure that the roots of the plant are not dry before planting, for this purpose it is best to purchase a sapling in a container. Thus, the magnolia will transfer it to the open soil more easily, since it will be made with the clod of earth in which the plant was already located.

Magnolia, which was purchased in a container, can be planted in open ground throughout the warm period, but it is better to do it in the fall. It is at this time of year that she is at rest. A sapling is better to choose the one on which there are flower buds - these are easy to distinguish in appearance from others.

If the planting was carried out in the spring, the plant begins to actively stretch, the sapling gives a good growth and often starts wintering with shoots that have not yet had time to woody. In this case, they shoots just die off in the winter.

In the first 2-3 years after planting in open ground, the lower part of the stem of the plant and the root system need to be covered for the winter with special winter agrofabric, coniferous branches, or straw.

In the penumbra, young seedlings should be planted immediately to a permanent place of cultivation, this plant has a negative attitude to transplants. Between each specimens need to leave a distance of 4-5 m, and if the area is not large, then the magnolia should be planted in groups of 3-4 plants. For example, let 1 plant be a tree, and already about him 3 or 4 bush.

How to grow magnolia in the middle lane?

• If the planting was carried out correctly, it will actively grow and develop, and its flowering even in the climate of the middle zone will begin earlier and will be characterized by abundance and pomp. If summer will be dry, then the tree should be plentifully watered with not too cold water, but it is impossible to re-moisten the soil!
• Within a radius of 50 cm from the plant, the ground surface is usually mulched so that the evaporation of moisture decreases. Neither before planting the seedlings, nor after it, it will be impossible to allow overdrying of the ground. Next to the trunk, the ground is also not recommended to be treated with a garden rake or shovel, since this plant has a surface root system.
• During the development of leaves and fruits, magnolia should be fed with a full range of mineral fertilizers - this will help develop better and reduce the detrimental effect of weather factors. The last dressing should be done no later than July, because at the end of August the magnolia goes into a state of rest and begins to gradually prepare for wintering.
• After the leaves fall from the plant, it most often occurs in late October - November, the soil under it should be covered with fallen leaves, pine bark or needles, a layer of 20-30 cm thick, so that the roots are not frozen.
• Magnolia does not need special pruning, and dry branches and floral ovaries that have frozen through the winter need to be trimmed only after flowering. You should also cut the branches that grow inside the crown. This procedure improves the decorative appearance of the magnolia, as well as its growth and development. By the way, fresh slices must necessarily be processed with garden pitch.
• If the leaves of the plant begin to turn yellow due to insufficient iron content in the soil (by the way, this is the first sign of chlorosis), the soil should be watered, and the leaves themselves should be sprayed with a solution of iron chelate. But despite this, the magnolia is practically not sick and does not attract the attention of garden pests.

Ziebold Magnolia: Features of Planting and Care

China, Japan and the Korean Peninsula are considered the birthplace of this magnolia, it has been cultivated since 1865. It is a small tree, deciduous, but also high shrubs are often found. Siebold leaves are wide, up to 15 cm in length, the flowers are bowl-shaped, 7-10 cm in diameter. These are white buds, emitting a pleasant aroma, slightly drooping, the pedicle is thin and lowered. The plant begins to bloom in the month of June, after the leafing.

Among all the magnolias, Siebold is the most frost-resistant. Mature plants, without any damage, can transfer the temperature of the Dominus 36 degrees, and based on the statements of some sources, even up to minus 39 degrees!

A beautiful visual representative of this plant is located in Russia in the city of Vladivostok, where about 30 years ago Siebold was brought from the DPRK. The northern limit of growing this magnolia extends 100 km to the south. Saplings that have been grown from seeds collected from plants growing near the northern border of the habitat have proven to be very resistant. In Primorye, in 2000–2001, very cold winters stood out, the air temperature was extremely low, and this lasted for quite a long time. But, despite these severe weather conditions, the magnolia of the zabold steadfastly endured all the weather conditions without any observable damage, and at the end of the winter it bloomed and plentifully blossomed.

Also, the fruiting and flowering representatives of this plant species are located in Kiev and St. Petersburg. Despite only relatively cold winters, seedlings aged 1-2 g, which were left uncovered in the garden, may have some damage at the tips of the shoots at the end of the winter period. But the plants of 3 g age and reaching a height of about 1 m, absolutely do not suffer even from the air temperature of minus 33 degrees.

It is good to grow Siebold magnolia practically on the whole European territory of Russia, and in large tubs it can be cultivated even in Siberia and in the Urals.

Planting and caring for this type of magnolia does not differ from other species. Planted it is also necessary in the penumbra and do not forget about feeding and watering.

Magnolia: photo