| Description | Azalea 'Alba Magnifica'
Azalea Alba Magnifica (Magnificent White) is a white flowering evergreen azalea which puts on a nice show in Spring. A great easy to grow flowering border or small flowering shrub, these Azaleas also look great mass planted in a bed.
Azalea Alba Magnifica likes full sun or part shade, so it's also good for underplanting trees. | Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
The cutest and smallest of the Magnolia grandiflora's is the 'Teddy Bear'. This little rascal has the absolute winner when it comes to low maintenance, compact and elegant!
Large, rounded and robust glossy leaves along with the fragrant white Magnolia flower make this little beauty a show stopping feature in the garden. And it, too, can be used for sophisticated hedge. Magnolia's rarely need pruning as they grow in a compact and neat shape.
Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' can be grown in full sun to part shade, in the garden or in pots and containers. A truly beautiful dwarf tree.
See our Magnolia & Michelia - Evergreen Factsheet here for more about the different Magnolia & Michelia varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Rhododendron indica 'Alba Magnifica'
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| height x width |
60cm-1.5m x 80cm-1.8m [Depending on the cultivar]
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| planting distance |
For border: 40-80cm
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| features |
Masses of flowers bunched together in reds, pinks, white, mauve, purple, apricot, yellow and multi-colors during winter and spring, they give a fantastic show of color
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| conditions |
Part shaded position protected from hot afternoon sun in an acidic soil
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| landscape use |
Shaded areas, features, borders, mixed garden planting
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| Other Common Names |
Dwarf Magnolia
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| Origin |
Southeastern USA
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Midday Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Drought Sensitive, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, March, May, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Planting Distance |
1 per 1.5 metres
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| Max Height |
4m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Only if required
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| Size Maintained at |
2m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
April, February, January, March, May, November, October
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
April, March, May
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Feature, Fenceline, Fragrance, Bird attracting
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