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Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Flash sale offers shoppers a gorgeous twice-blooming Magnolia tree for under £5
Shoppers looking to decorate their garden with a stunning array of beautifully coloured flowers that bloom twice a year can currently pick up a magnolia tree for under £5 Magnolia trees are a firm favourite in outdoor spaces across the UK. They are beloved for their vibrant display of colour and masses of tulip-shaped flowers that appear in a cloud-like bouquet twice a year. The flowers give way to bold green leaves that remain throughout the summer. If you've been wanting to elevate your garden with the iconic twice-flowering tree, but have worried it would make a dent in your wallet, look no further. Thanks to Gardening Express' end-of-season sale, shoppers can currently pick up a popular magnolia variety for the massively reduced price of £3.99. But you'll need to act fast, as there's no telling how long stocks will last. This sale, which has slashed the price of Gardening Express' lost label stock, is highly coveted due to the varieties it contains. These magnolias are best known and favoured for blooming twice a year—in Spring and late summer. These plants are not only robust but also low maintenance, producing an abundance of beautiful flowers. With little care required, these trees are perfect for everyone, from gardening novices to green-thumbed experts, as magnolias are quite content to be left to grow without supervision. The large goblet-shaped flowers, measuring 15-20cms (6-7inches), are truly a sight to behold. They grow on sturdy, compact shrubs or small trees, typically reaching heights of 2-3 metres (6-10ft) over time. If left unpruned, they can even double this height over a couple of decades. Fresh from the cold store, these bare-root trees are around 100-150cms (3-5ft tall). They're perfect to plant and establish this summer, with the potential to flower as early as next spring. They are ready to be planted upon arrival, whether you're adding them to a garden border or keeping them in a decorative planter on the patio. It is worth noting, however, that due to a mix-up with Gardening Express' supplier, they're unsure about the colours—shoppers who purchase a magnolia from this lucky dip could find any of the shades pictured or even something slightly different. If you'd prefer to shop elsewhere, or are happy skipping out on the £3.99 bargain price tag, take a look at this Magnolia Soulangeana, which is currently up for grabs on Amazon for an affordable £21.99. Or, you can find the same specimen at YouGarden for the reduced price of £19.99. Or, Gardening Express also stocks a Magnolia Soulangeana, which is selling for an affordable £17.95.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
‘Beautiful' magnolia tree that ‘grew two feet in two months' is now under £25
Add some vibrant colour to your garden this summer with a twice-blooming magnolia tree that's ready to be planted as soon as it arrives - and it's under £25 Touted as one of the most popular magnolia trees you can grow, thanks to its eye-catching bouquet of huge, tulip-shaped, pinky white, goblet-shaped flowers that grow up to 25cm across, this Magnolia Soulangeana is currently up for grabs on Amazon for an affordable £21.99. Supplied in a 3L container, this established tree will go straight into your preferred garden spot or planter as soon as it arrives, letting you enjoy its first blooms as early as next spring. This exquisite and beautifully fragrant plant offers vibrant and head-turning blooms that are shown off to perfection on the spreading bush as they appear before its dark green leaves in the late spring. The foliage turns an attractive golden brown in the autumn before falling into winter dormancy, making way for a new display in the following season. This small, bushy tree can reach up to 6m (20ft) tall by 6m (20ft) wide and is easily pruned to keep within an allotted area. This makes this gem an ideal choice for gardens of all sizes, as it can take up as much or as little room as desired. The flowers aren't just stunning in their bright white and pink colour array, they're also beautifully fragrant and plentiful, ensuring your garden or patio space is adorned with vibrant blossoms that are sure to be the talk of the town every spring. Amazon shoppers who picked up this must-have plant have bestowed plenty of praise, with one 5-star reviewer writing: "Since buying this magnolia. In May. At first glance I thought it won't last. Now 2 months on. It grown 2 feet. And bushed out." Another chimes in: "It was tiny when I bought it but is a healthy plant and has grown a lot. There are no flowers yet, but that's usual. Hopefully, this year." One less than thrilled shopper left this 3-star reviewer, noting: "it was tiny when i bought it but is a healthy plant and has grown a lot .....no flowers yet but thats usual ,hopefully this year." Though other customers have been quick to disagree with this, as one buyer beams: "Some of the reviews were off putting, but I ordered anyway. So pleased I did. Plant came well packed, not very happy with being in a box, but perked up when put outside in the fresh air and looks healthy." Currently up for grabs for £21.99 on Amazon, shoppers can pick up the same Magnolia variety at You Garden for the reduced price of £19.99. If you fancy adding a smaller option to your outdoor space, B&Q offers a more budget-friendly price at £12.99. Or for those looking to go big and bold, Gardening Express is offering this Large Magnolia Soulangeana for £79.99.
