(Magnolia macrophylla) Perennial. Zones 6 – 9. Native range—Eastern Coastline of USA. Preferred habitat: Full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Important to shelter Magnolias from cold, strong winds. Largest leaves and flowers of any Magnolia—white blooms in mid to late Spring.
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray/cells or container.
STRATIFICATION: 120 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1/3” deep, ideally in a peat/perlite mix. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (26°C) and night (15°C) will aid germination. Water evenly and regularly.
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 40-50 days.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi’kma’ki / Nova Scotia.
