Magnolia flower

Landing:
Optimal location of Magnolia - in areas with full sunlight or partial blackout. In the winter should ensure protection from the wind, as it has a strong effect of desiccants. Try not to plant a magnolia tree on the south side, as the spring flowers be exposed to sharp temperature fluctuations. In this case, perhaps the premature disclosure of the kidneys, which then hit frosty nights. In addition to the vegetative season, you may encounter the problem of burning leaves. Thus, having decided to plant magnolia on the south side, take care of protection from these factors.

Soil Preparation:
Since I magnolias shallow root system and thick roots, it is necessary to ensure good soil drainage. If necessary, you should adjust the current structure of the soil. We recommend using a mixture consisting of 1 / 3 of peat moss and 2 / 3 of the garden soil.

Growing magnolias:
Before planting flowers nurture the soil with water, and then let it drain. For the best possible use of rooting stimulator root growth. When transplanting, use the following recommendations: width of planting hole should correspond to the radius of the roots. The depth of the hole should be less than the height of the roots of 5 cm

Backfill the roots of flowers prepared soil. And Sprinkle a layer of mulch about 8-10cm, it will retain moisture, protect plants from temperature fluctuations and to suppress the growth of weeds.

Watering magnolia:
The first time (several seasons) of great importance after planting is receiving adequate water. Water the flowers only when necessary. Gradually reduce the amount of irrigation, thus increasing the amount of water used. Remember, the magnolia shallow root system. Check soil moisture a few inches deep into the root volume. Moist soil in addition to coolness, keeps its shape after compression, but not crumble. Magnolia is not a cactus, and requires adequate moisture.

Cutting:
Magnolias rarely need pruning. Completely remove any damaged or dead stems and branches up to their place of connection to the parent stem. To give shape or form can prune the lower branches. Best to carry out this procedure at the end of flowering plants.

Fertilization:
Magnolia flowers fairly undemanding and require no fertilizer at all or in very small quantities. In the first year can not be fertilized. Later, you can make a small amount of feed before and after flowering. You can use any fertilizer for flowering shrubs.