CENTENNIAL BLUSH STAR MAGNOLIA

7 gallon

$103.99

MAGNOLIA X STELLATA FIRST EDITIONS® CENTENNIAL BLUSH PP22248

$103.99

The Magnolia x stellata First Editions® Centennial Blush (PP22248) is a premier horticultural selection known for its prolific and fragrant floral display. This variety is celebrated for having the most flower buds per node of any star magnolia, ensuring a dense blanket of soft-pink blooms that emerge in early spring before its deep green foliage appears. Its compact, upright-oval habit makes it a versatile choice for modern landscapes, serving effectively as a small specimen tree or a large flowering shrub.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	12-18 feet
Mature Spread	10-15 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Time	March-April

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 4-9 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Select a site with full sun to part shade. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper. Ensure the root flare is slightly above the soil line to prevent rot. Backfill with a 50/50 mix of native soil and compost. Water deeply immediately after planting to settle air pockets.

Minimal pruning is required. If shaping is necessary, prune immediately after the spring bloom ends. This ensures you do not cut off the flower buds for the following year, which are set in mid-to-late summer. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain a healthy structure.

Apply a slow-release, balanced granular fertilizer (such as a 10-10-10) in early spring as new growth appears. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can favor leaf growth over flower production. Do not fertilize after August to allow the plant to harden off for winter.

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of wood mulch around the base (keeping it away from the trunk) to insulate roots. In northern zones, wrap the trunks of young trees with tree wrap to prevent sunscald. If a late spring frost is predicted while buds are swelling, cover with a frost blanket.

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