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Garden Centre 8:30am - 5pm (03)9844 3027
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Garden Centre 8:30am - 5pm
(03)9844 3027
Café 8:30am - 4pm
(03)9844 1322
Garden Centre 8:30am - 5pm
(03)9844 3027
Café 8:30am - 4pm
(03)9844 1322
An attractive evergreen tree that is extremely popular throughout South East Asia where it is said to bring good luck. From Spring to Autumn Michelia x alba produces highly perfumed cream-coloured flowers. The fragrance is magnificent, so it is used extensively in the perfume industry as an essential oil.
It has a strong upright growth habit and will make an excellent specimen tree, with its lime-green foliage providing good colour contrast in the garden. The perfume from its flowers will drift about in the air so it is a great one for planting around entertaining areas or close to the home.
These prefer a moist, fertile and well drained soil that is slightly acidic, so when planting it helps if the position has been prepared that way. A warm, sunny aspect is best, though they do tolerate partial shade, and some protection from strong winds will help. Winter is a good time to prune to shape if required, and it will tolerate being cut back hard if necessary. As this plant is native to sub tropical areas it requires some frost protection. We advise an annual application of good quality general fertiliser in Spring, and mulching and watering during the drier months especially when the plant is establishing itself.
Store Pickup: We currently do not ship/post any plant life or oversized + bulky products such as pots. These items are Store Pickup (Click & Collect) only at our store in Warrandyte, VIC, 3113. Secure Online, Pickup Later with our store pickup option on the cart page.
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