Magnolia stellata on stem (star magnolia) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my magnolia flowers turning brown? A nighttime frost followed by the morning sun scorches them; a west- or south-facing position avoids this better than an east-facing one.
Can a magnolia be pruned? Very little, and only after flowering, as the buds form as early as the previous summer and the tree heals poorly.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
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- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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⭐ Starry white flowers • 🌸 Flowers from March, before the leaves • 🌳 Trained on a stem • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage
Magnolia stellata opens its star-shaped white flowers as early as March, while its branches are still bare. Each flower has twelve to eighteen narrow petals radiating from the center. A species native to the mountains of Japan, it is the first of the patio shrubs to flower as winter ends.
Its distinctive feature is the earliness of this flowering, often from the end of February in the South. The flowers appear before the foliage, creating an entirely white silhouette for three weeks, without a single green leaf to dilute it.
Which stem-trained magnolia should you choose?
Two cultivars trained on a stem, with very different flowering periods:
- Magnolia stellata (this plant) — starry white flowers from March, before the leaves. The earliest and brightest flowering.
- Magnolia 'Susan' — large pink-purple tulip-shaped upright flowers, flowering in April-May (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The latest flowering, escaping frosts.
Exposure & location
Magnolia stellata flowers abundantly in sun as well as partial shade. The only real risk is late frost: a night frost during flowering turns the petals brown overnight.
- Exposure: sun to partial shade — 4 hours of direct sunlight are enough for beautiful flowering.
- Location: patio, entrance, pathway, balcony — avoid east-facing positions, where the morning sun burns frosted flowers.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -20 °C — the wood is hardy, while the flowers remain sensitive to March frosts.
- Soil type: rich, moist and rather acidic — planting compost amended with ericaceous compost, never calcareous.
A magnolia planted in calcareous soil gradually yellows between the veins: this is chlorosis, which only an acidic substrate can prevent.
Watering & care
Magnolia has shallow, fleshy roots that are equally sensitive to drought and waterlogging. A moist but well-draining substrate is the right combination, and the foliage always signals a problem before it gets worse.
- Watering: regular — the substrate should remain moist from April to September, without ever becoming waterlogged.
- Water: preferably non-calcareous — hard water gradually makes the substrate alkaline.
- Mulching: recommended — a layer of bark keeps the soil cool and protects the shallow roots.
- Pruning: very light and only after flowering — magnolia heals poorly and does not like being pruned.
- Suckers: remove shoots that appear along the trunk; they ruin the standard form.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for ericaceous plants, once at the beginning of spring.
The large, downy buds visible all winter are the future flowers: they form as early as the previous summer, which explains why autumn pruning removes all the blooms.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
On a terrace, star magnolia creates a spectacle in early spring: three weeks of white blooms on bare branches, before the rest of the garden gets started.
- To extend the flowering season, pair it with Magnolia 'Susan' — the stellata flowers in March, while 'Susan' takes over in April–May.
- To fill the winter gap, place a standard bay laurel beside it — its evergreen foliage fills the space from November to March, when the magnolia is bare.
- For a flowering contrast, add a standard rosemary — its bee-friendly blue-violet blooms complement the magnolia’s pure white flowers at the same time.
- To enhance the pot, a terracotta or natural-fibre container keeps the substrate cooler than a black pot exposed to the sun.
Placed in front of a dark wall or evergreen hedge, the white flowers stand out with an intensity that a light background cannot provide.
Verdeia tips
- Do not place it facing east: a March night frost followed by morning sun turns the flowers brown within a few hours. A west- or south-facing position allows the petals to thaw gently.
- Never prune in autumn or winter: flower buds form as early as the previous summer. Pruning after September removes all the following year's flowers.
- Mulch around the base and never water with calcareous water: magnolia roots are shallow and the species dislikes lime. Bark mulch and soft water alone solve most growing problems in a pot.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Magnolia stellata
- Common name: Star magnolia
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Origin: mountains of Japan
- Dimensions upon delivery: H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Habit: trained on a stem, clear trunk and rounded crown
- Mature height: 2 to 2.50 metres in a pot
- Exposure: sun to partial shade
- Watering: regular, keep the substrate moist during the growing season
- Soil type: rich, moist and acidic, never calcareous
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Growth: slow, pruning not recommended
- Foliage: deciduous, medium-green oval leaves, falling in November
- Flowering: March to April, white star-shaped flowers with 12–18 petals, before the foliage
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Japandi / Romantic / Classic
Each plant is unique: trunk height, crown density, and the number of flower buds naturally vary according to the age of the plant.
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Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
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Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.