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twig looking magnolia and hydrangea
lisabrown07
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I have had a magnolia plant for a few years now however instead of looking like a healthy plant it looks more like a twig! I did have it in my border but decided to put it in a pot last year with some acid compost I brought from B&Q. During the warmer months I water every 2 weeks with acid feed and have only ever got buds that soon die off! I have also noticed that my once big and beautiful hydranga is turning twigy too, this year I potted it on into a very large pot again using acid soil but it has responded well.. Any ideas and suggestions will be greatly received x
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Hi lisa. Magnolias do not like acid soil so that might be the problem. They like a good loamy soil with plenty of organic material in it.
Hi ladybird4, thank you for your reply! I was told by my local garden centre that they needed acid soil I will repot it ASAP
From the web..
Magnolias perform best in a loamy, well drained soil but rich in organic matter.
A slightly acidic soil is best. Lime or alkaline soils are more difficult for (most) magnolias
Last edited: 14 May 2016 09:35:07
Some help re type of soil may be found here https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=599
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.