| Description | Chamaemelum nobile
Lawn Chamomile creates a lawn you didn't have to mow that is fragrant! Create some amazing interest in the garden with lovely white and yellow flowers. It must have moist soil and be protected from direct sun during the Summer heat. This hardy plant grows to approximately 25cm in height. Gives a cottage feel to the garden.
4" pot size. | Magnolia grandiflora 'St Mary'
'St Mary' is a a wider growing variety of Mangolia tree with large, shiny, apple green foliage. During the warmer months it produces the magnificent, large single white lemony scented flowers.
'St Mary' Magnolias are a hardy tree, tolerating most soil conditions. They are low maintenance, rarely needing a prune to keep in shape and are relatively pest and disease free!
See our Magnolia & Michelia - Evergreen Factsheet here for more about the different Magnolia & Michelia varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Chamaemelum noble
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| height x width |
15cm x spreading
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| features |
Feathery grey-green leaves with profuse, small, cream-white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres from spring to autumn, the scent is apple-like
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| conditions |
Full sun in well-drained soil, trim back after flowering
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| landscape use |
Pots, window boxes, groundcover, sloping banks, rockeries, tea, herb gardens, general planting
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| Botanical Name |
Magnolia grandiflora 'St Mary'
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| Other Common Names |
Dwarf Magnolia, Southern Magnolia
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| Origin |
Southeastern USA
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Drought Sensitive, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Best time to plant |
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| Planting Distance |
2m apart
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| Max Height |
6m
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| Max Width |
4m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Only if required
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
December, February, January, March, November
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
April, March, May
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Feature, Group Planting, Shade Tree, Bird attracting, Hedging & Screening
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