The Port Wine Magnolia is a great evergreen shrub with attractive glossy green leaves. In the warmer months, it produces cream and purple/brown flowers with a fruity fragrance, which is particularly evident in the early evening. This tree can be clipped to a manageable size or left to grow to a small- sized tree. It also suits planting in a container.
This plant comes in a gift box and includes a gift card personalised with your message.
Is a Michelia Port Wine easy to care for?
Port Wines are generally easy to care for once established and are well suited to New Zealand conditions. Since they require minimal ongoing maintenance, they are a popular choice for gardens, hedging, or as a long term plant gift.
How much light does a Michelia Port Wine need?
Michelia Port Wines grow best in full sun. A nice fully sunny location encourages strong growth and abundant flowering. If outdoors, ensure shelter from strong winds.
Is a Michelia Port Wine safe for pets?
Michaelia plants are considered non toxic for pets. However, it's still best to encourage your cat or dog to not chew the foilage or flowers.
Does a Michelia Port Wine need warmth/humidity?
Port Wines prefer mile to warm conditions and do best in sheltered locations. They do not require high humidity and grow well in normal outdoor environments. If the plant is especially young, it should be protected from heavy frost until established.
How often should I water a Michelia Port Wine?
Port Wines prefer regular watering while first getting settled, especially during dry periods. But once established, the plant can be relatively dought tolerant and only needs watering after extended dry spells. Ensure that the soil and pot drains well as Michelia do not like waterlogged conditions.
| Planting & Care Advice |
Plant in deeply worked, organically rich, free-draining soil and protect from all but the lightest of frosts. |
| Box Size |
20cm(w) x 69cm(t) x 20cm(d) |
| Dispatch range (above pot) |
20 - 40cm |
| Aspect |
Full sun or part shade |
| Frost Tolerance |
Some tolerance |
| Pot Friendly |
Yes - can be planted in a large tub |
| Grows to |
2.5m x 3m |
| Fruits |
No |
| Scented |
Yes |
| Flowers |
Yes |
NORTH ISLAND
We aim to deliver orders received by 10am (Monday to Thursday) to main North Island centres within 2 working
days. Please note; if an order is placed after 10am on Thursday it will not be dispatched until Monday as we
don't want plants sitting in the courier depots over the weekend. Add 2-3 days for rural deliveries and outlying
towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
SOUTH ISLAND
Deliveries to South Island main centres take 2-3 working days if received before 10am, plus 2-3 days for rural
deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
GENERAL
- We are also unable to arrange delivery on weekends.
- We will do our best to deliver on days specified, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee.
