{"product_id":"magnolia-doltsopa-x-laevifolia-inspiration","title":"Magnolia doltsopa x laevifolia 'Inspiration'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichelia Magnolia ‘Inspiration’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eMagnolia doltsopa × laevifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Inspiration’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnoliaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid selection (Himalayan\/Chinese parentage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen tree \/ large shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully compact and highly fragrant evergreen magnolia ideal for Adelaide and South Australia, ‘Inspiration’ forms a dense, upright, conical shape clothed in glossy green leaves with subtle bronze and copper tints on new growth. Producing masses of creamy-white to ivory flowers with a rich, sweet, perfumed scent, it brings elegance and year-round structure to courtyards, entries, screens and feature plantings. More heat- and drought-tolerant than traditional Michelia forms, it adapts well to SA’s Mediterranean climate when positioned in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Its foliage may develop soft golden, bronze or red-tinged tints in winter, adding further seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 m H × 2–3 m W (narrow pyramidal\/oval canopy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy mid- to deep-green leaves with bronze or copper tints on new growth; evergreen; older leaves shed periodically as part of natural renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly fragrant creamy-white to ivory blooms mainly late winter to spring, with spot-flowering into early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure all year, followed by a prolific late winter–spring flowering season with strong perfume and attractive seasonal foliage colour shifts in cooler weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides nectar and pollen for insects; lightly visited by garden pollinators; dense evergreen canopy offers shelter for small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; heat-tolerant; wind-tolerant when young plants are protected; light–moderate frost tolerant; copes with coastal conditions in sheltered positions; handles loam, sandy loam and improved clay soils if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e For screening: 1 plant per 2–3 m; As a feature: plant 3–5 m from structures or other trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best flowering and densest form in full sun with some afternoon protection in hot inland suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, free-draining loam or sandy loam; enriched soils preferred; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8-12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10-14 days in summer; minimal water required in winter unless very dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch annually to conserve moisture; prune lightly after flowering or in late winter to maintain a clean form; feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser (use low-P options in alkaline SA soils); avoid hard pruning into bare old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean South Australia—including Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula and sheltered coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils but tolerates mildly alkaline ground if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant fragrant screening for courtyards, boundaries or between neighbours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined feature tree near entries, outdoor living spaces or bedroom windows where fragrance can be enjoyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for narrower spaces needing vertical structure without excessive spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends beautifully with contemporary, cottage or Asian-inspired plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Inspiration’ offers luxurious fragrance, masses of creamy flowers and year-round glossy foliage in a compact, upright form that suits modern block sizes. Exceptionally well adapted to Adelaide’s climate, it provides elegance, perfume and low-maintenance reliability as a feature or screening tree in both contemporary and classic garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"500mm Pot","offer_id":48584666710268,"sku":"MAGN-DOLT-X-LAEV-500MM","price":397.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/magnolia-doltsopa-x-laevifolia-inspiration-michelia-500mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1765075960","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/magnolia-doltsopa-x-laevifolia-inspiration","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}