Magnolia Liliiflora Nigra
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A well known, yet rare, highly sought after variety, bearing slender very dark purple buds which open dark purple-red on the outside and paler within. Flowering April to June, this is a compact variety and again suitable for smaller gardens. Supplied in approx. 3-5 litre containers, these are chunky flowering size plants.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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This Magnolia requires minimal pruning. Broken or diseased branches should be removed in mid-summer. When planting, you should add plenty of ericaceous compost to the and mulch in spring time with manure and leaf mould, particularly for dryer soils.