Star Magnolia
Magnolia stellata
Star Magnolia is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering Mar, Apr.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 250 cm |
| Spread | 250 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-8b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 250 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 250 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, acid soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Star Magnolia's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Bergenia 'Purpurea'to edge in front
- Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'to edge in front
- Summer Snowflaketo edge in front
- Azaleato edge in front
- Blue Windflowerto edge in front
- Camelliato edge in front
Garden styles
Cottage garden Formal Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: