Magnolias 'Encore' (Magnolia × loebneri 'Encore')

Magnolias 'Encore'

With glorious dainty, pure pink petals that open from faint pink buds, magnolias 'Encore' is a spectacle that's hard to miss. This voluminous shrub is a seedling of the 'Ballerina' Magnolia. Magnolias 'Encore' was likely given the name "Encore" because when people see this plant, they end up wanting more.

Scientific classification

Magnolias, nutmegs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

2.5 m to 4.5 m

Plant Height

White

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Magnolias 'Encore'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Water magnolias 'Encore' immediately after planting and again when the water seeps through, repeating 4-5 times. After establishment, watering can be minimal, primarily during drought. In hot seasons, water can be provided lightly in the morning and evening, while other seasons may not require watering.

Fertilize: In spring, apply organic nitrogen-rich fertilizer to the base of magnolias 'Encore' for leaf development. Later, especially after heavy rain, use a lighter potassium fertilizer like potash in fall to replenish nutrients before winter dormancy.

Pruning: Magnolias 'Encore' features fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Prune in early spring post-bloom, removing dead branches and thinning for airflow. Avoid heavy pruning to maintain flowering. Light pruning promotes health; utilize clean tools and follow with balanced fertilizer for vibrant growth and structure in future seasons.

Propagation: Magnolias 'Encore' can be grown from seed, though seeds are hard to find. Collect fresh seed pods in early fall. Soak seeds overnight, rub off the coating, then chill for up to three months. Propagation is also possible through layering or cuttings from deciduous or evergreen trees.

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