Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Magnolia grandiflora Sweet Spire
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Description:
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Sweet Spire’ is a compact and upright evergreen magnolia known for its large, creamy-white, fragrant flowers and lush glossy foliage. Unlike some larger magnolia cultivars, ‘Sweet Spire’ has a narrower, columnar growth habit, making it perfect for smaller gardens, screening, and formal planting. It offers year-round structure and beauty with minimal maintenance.
Flowers:
Large, creamy-white, lemon-scented flowers appear in late spring and summer, with occasional blooms in warmer months. The blooms are showy, long-lasting, and highly ornamental.
Foliage:
Large, dark green, glossy leaves with a rich, rusty-brown felt on the underside, creating year-round visual interest and a classic magnolia appearance.
Fruit:
Decorative seed cones may form after flowering, occasionally bearing bright red seeds.
Form & Size:
Narrow, upright tree reaching approximately 3-4m high and 2m wide, depending on conditions.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soils enriched with organic matter. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils.
- Climate: Thrives in temperate to subtropical climates. Tolerates light frost once established.
- Watering: Water regularly during dry periods, especially while establishing. Mulch to retain soil moisture.
Uses:
- Ideal for narrow spaces, screening, or as a feature tree.
- Perfect for formal gardens, avenue planting, or courtyard landscaping.
- Excellent for creating year-round privacy with seasonal floral interest.
Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
- Prune lightly to shape if required after flowering.
- Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser.
- Mulch annually to improve soil and protect roots.
Notes:
- Great alternative to broader magnolia cultivars where space is limited.
- Provides elegant structure and seasonal fragrance in the landscape.
Companion Plants:
Complements Camellias, Gardenias, Azaleas, and Liriope in shaded to semi-shaded garden beds.
Common Name: Sweet Spire Magnolia
Botanical Name: Magnolia grandiflora ‘Sweet Spire’
Family: Magnoliaceae
Origin: North America (cultivar of southern magnolia)
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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