Just bought a Butterflies Magnolia. Thanks for the advice!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

3 ай бұрын

Hi Kristen, you are very welcome. Thank you for your comment. Kind regards Simon

Mine is at least 60 years old, and around 60 or so feet tall and has a massive root system. It produces big white flowers.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

11 ай бұрын

Wow, that must look incredible in full bloom. Simon

Awesome video👍. I've planted around 8 magnolia trees now. The growth rate of Caviar species is so fast. Was one high in November 2021 now about as tall as me in April 2023. Can't wait to see them bloom soon!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I am a big fan of these early flowering species and cultivars. Simon

The root ball should always be gently teased if it has twisted upon itself.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice Chandra. Simon

Thank you, such great tips!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome David, and thanks for your support. Simon

Thanks! Much appreciated.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for you comment Elaine, you are very welcome. Simon

Thanks for the advice. Just bought a Red Lucky magnolia. My first one

@walkingtalkinggardeners

3 ай бұрын

Hi Sadiyah, and thanks for your comment. Red Lucky is a great choice. Good luck with that. Kind regards, Simon

Thank you very much for your video! We just bought 4 Magnolias (waiting for delivery) and had no idea about the issue with the root balls. Now that we have watched your video we will be very careful!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, and we are glad we were able to help. Good luck with your new specimens. Just check the mature sizes so they are not planted too close together. Kind regards Simon

Great Video and tips , thanks for posting, the only problem with checking flowers b4 buying is that some magnolias take along time to flower such as Campbelli as discussed which is approximately 20yrs I regularly spend time in southern Italy and it’s perfect for Magnolias because in this area they don’t have to worry about frost so every year you’re guaranteed a great display in the uk it’s always a gamble just one frost and it’s all over til next year unless of course you live in coastal areas

@walkingtalkinggardeners

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your great comment and you are absolutely right, seed grown Magnolias can takes decades to flower which is why commercial nurseries graft cultivated varieties onto suitable rootstock bringing flowering forward to just a couple of years. This is why you can find many Magnolia tree forms in as small as a 10 litre pot in flower, in the spring in your local garden centre. Kind regards, Simon

Thank you so much...

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Hi Eamonn, you are very welcome. Simon

Eu amo plantas❤

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love these.🙂

Good day. Thank you for you're video I have a question i purchased a yellow magnolia 3 years ago it was one stick i was going to return it but i thaught it was cheap enough on line. First years one flower second year 2 flowers this year none it its brabching out slowly. Why do you think it hasn't flowerd this year ?. I have it in the same pot because i dont want to leave it if i have too move i gave it a feed this spring with ericaceous food im not sure how old it is im thinking 5 years or more . Thank you

@walkingtalkinggardeners

2 ай бұрын

Hivzdebra and that's for your great question. There are a number of issues that could cause this but unfortunately this comment board isn't suitable to go into the depth needed. However it has given me an idea for a video. Watch this space! Simon

Good 👍👍

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Malik. Simon

I was visiting a friend in Florida They have a beautiful huge magnolia tree in their backyard it dropped Cones, so I brought some home I was wondering because I read that if you have a hybrid it may not grow true to the tree that you got it from. I do not know if it was a hybrid is there a way to tell

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bobbi, Magnolias don't generally hybridize without help from breeders. An experienced plantsman may be able to tell if a Magnolia is a hybrid by seeing a characteristic that isn't recognised. However for everyone else it will have to be be DNA analysis. Kind regards Simon

Thanks for your video. I have purchased a magnolia tulip tree and I know it is a deciduous plant, but tree I received is just 1 thin stick with only 1 or 2 tiny weak twigs, is that normal? Thanks in advance for your kind advice.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

4 ай бұрын

Hi Ming, unfortunately Magnolias are factory grown in huge quantities nowadays, simply because they are so popular. Back in the 20th century when I was first selling these they would have half a dozen sturdy stems and be 24-30 inches high. Today they are mass produced, small and weak. I assume that yours was mail order as a small size equates to cheaper postage but 1 to 2 stems is a bit sad. You are probably best investing in a larger plant from a reputable garden centre. It will cost more but at least you will have a decent flower display next year if not this year. Otherwise, it may be 3-4 years before you get a good show on the one you have. I hope this helps. Kind regards, Simon

@mingli8819

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your reply!!!! You are right ! I ordered it online as I couldn't find some in the garden centre near my area! I will take your advice. and much appreciated for your generous advice. Wish you all the very best！

Muito linda essa flor😊😊😊

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love these trees. Simon

Good video thanks, but the guitar music in the background is too loud and distracting.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

9 ай бұрын

Sorry about, I know that this can be distracting depending on the device you are using. We have dropped the volume on all our current videos ti help reduce this. Kind regards Simon

Just planted two Bracken Brown Beauties although I did plant them too close together. My fault.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

6 ай бұрын

Hi Chandra, that's a great cultivar. Moving them shouldn't be a problem if you've just planted them. Good luck. Simon

I bought a sweetbay magnolia with 2 labels: 1 stating the size is 12 ft and the 2nd label stating the size is 30 ft. I have no idea which lanel is correct so I will be returning the plant.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

11 ай бұрын

Hi Paula, when they talk about sizes it's generally over a 10 year period. However under favourable conditions a sweet bay Magnolia can eventually reach 30 metres tall, so returning your plant is probably your best course of action. Kind regards, Simon

❤

@walkingtalkinggardeners

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ladijane.

Hello. I have an issue I was hoping you could help me with... 🙏 We planted a genie magnolia in our yard last spring, and now -in winter- it is sitting in about 3+ inches of water, due to all the recent rain storms we've been having! :-( It appears that gophers have created tunnels ALL around it, and the excess water in the yard is bubbling up from all these tunnels into the planting site. I'm not sure if the gophers have also been eating any of the roots, but here is my question: Do you think it would be worth trying to dig the tree back up from the ground and plant it into a large pot filled with healthy soil for a year or two, to try and re-establish healthy roots? The tree is still only about 3ft. tall, up from the ground. -Thanks!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

6 ай бұрын

Hello Mo, and thanks for your question. Firstly that's a great cultivar you've chosen. Secondly, you are right to question this. I would definitely lift this plant because if the root system is subjected to long-term waterlogging it is likely to be killed off. At least you have picked a good time of year to lift it. Try to keep the rootball as intact as possible and with a bit of good luck it will still bloom in the spring. Good luck and kind regards Simon

@mo_bra3340

6 ай бұрын

@@walkingtalkinggardeners Thank you SO VERY MUCH for responding to my question! ☺ I did end up following my instincts, and we pulled it up yesterday. ..And THANK GOODNESS we did because, when we returned home from buying a new 25gal pot and ericaceous soil (etc), we found our "little Maggy" sitting in about a foot of muddy water! 😯 Luckily she pulled up pretty easy and I think we were still able to maintain a fairly in-tact root ball. 🤞FINGERS CROSSED!!! - Now we wait! 🙏😇🌈⛅🌱 My current plan is to allow our little tree to grow for a few years inside the pot and then transfer her back into the ground, once she is quite a bit taller... and after we've amended our yard a bit for better drainage... and dealt with the gopher situation! I enjoy your videos and tips! I also recently planted a "Black Tie" Camellia, after watching your video on camellias! Great stuff!!! 👍👍🌹 👏😁

Thank you. I wonder why you would have music playing while you are talking. It’s very hard to hear you.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

27 күн бұрын

Hi Rosemary, sorry about that. Try watching on a different device, the sound should be fine. Simon

Is it worth topping up with ercusious composts on established trees

@walkingtalkinggardeners

3 ай бұрын

Hi there, and thanks for the great question. You can, but I would prefer to use some kind of sterilised manure. It will be richer in nutrients as well as having an acidifying property as the nitrates and nitrates break down to form a mixed nitric acid. Kind regards Simon

@woodlandsedge3456

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your prompt reply

@walkingtalkinggardeners

3 ай бұрын

That's no problem. You are very welcome.

I bought one saying it was 5 ft and would double this... Rustica rubra🤦🏻‍♀️ I have since found not much information but have seen it get up to 30 ft tall and wide I'm gutted I can't plant this out I only have a front garden and it's not very big😞

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kip, sorry to hear you have been caught out by wrong info on the label. Take it back for a refund if you can or re-sell it on something like Facebook market place. Have a look at Magnolia liliiflora and its cultivars. It has a similar look but only grows to about 12ft in ten years. You can always cut back back mid-sommer to early autumn if it gets too big. Simon

Music is WAY TOO LOUD !!! 🫨

@walkingtalkinggardeners

4 ай бұрын

Alright. There's no need to shout! Unfortunately, some of our earlier videos did have volume issues with the music, which we have resolved. However, the volume issue occurs depending on the device you are using. Try watching the video on a different device, and that should sort it for you. Kind regards, Simon

I've never messed around with the root ball it's a myth that it helps the plant , just put it in the ground the plant will sort it out in its own time .

@walkingtalkinggardeners

3 ай бұрын

Agreed! Simon

I planted a Magnolia 'Susan' back in September last year I fear the worst as it looks like nothing has happened to it at all or am I just being impatient to see it flower...??? 😉👍

@walkingtalkinggardeners

4 ай бұрын

Hello Mr. Round and thanks for your question. Mature Magnolia soulangeana are already coming into bloom however small specimens can struggle with a cold winter and may not be mature enough to bloom. If you bought it in flower and it hasn't bloomed then it may be in the wrong position or poor soil. Hopefully it has tight leaf bud on it to show its still alive. Kind regards Simon

@MrRoundy1977

4 ай бұрын

@@walkingtalkinggardeners it wasn't in flower when bought but had leaves still on it. It looks like there's buds on it but not 100% sure if they are new or the old ones from last years we shall see in the coming months. It has been very wet through the winter in Worcestershire so fingers crossed not too much damage and the soil is clay 👍

@walkingtalkinggardeners

4 ай бұрын

Clay soils are OK but tend to be cold and prone to water logging. I would suggest lifting it now while it is still cold and move it to a warmer, free draining position. If the whole garden is clay then consider creating a raised bed or very large pot as it sounds like your plant may be struggling where it is. Simon

@MrRoundy1977

4 ай бұрын

@@walkingtalkinggardeners I'll give it some time to see if it takes when the weather gets a bit warmer

The music in the background is too loud, so loud that I cannot hear what you have to say!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Simon 🙂

Please provide transcript in English

@walkingtalkinggardeners

2 ай бұрын

Hello Khaidrashid, all the videos have a transcript option below the description. Simon

beauty , I love it , you in ?? I want it

@walkingtalkinggardeners

Жыл бұрын

Hi Hadi, thank you for your comment. These are fantastic plants. Simon

I have given up trying to grow magnolias in my own alkaline soil (7.5). Acidic compost may help in the first few years, but at some point all plants have stopped growing. Being grafted onto M. Kobus also does not help. The only ones that grow well here are Grandiflora and Delavayi.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

7 ай бұрын

Hi Stephen and thanks for sharing your experience on this. Have you tried using soil acidifiers around the drip line of the camellias canopy? That might help a little, check out my video on using diluted urine - it's a real thing! Simon

@chandracox6814

6 ай бұрын

It's not difficult to amend your soil though. This is pure laziness.

WHY IS THE MUSIC SO QUIET??

@walkingtalkinggardeners

2 ай бұрын

No need to shout!

Can hardly hear ya mate, good video tho

@walkingtalkinggardeners

3 ай бұрын

Sorry about that, I was new to the editing when we made this. The recent videos have a much lower level for music. Simon

@earthtrekker1

3 ай бұрын

@walkingtalkinggardeners just planted my first magnolia today, no mistakes so far 😁. Thanks for tips mate 👍

@walkingtalkinggardeners

3 ай бұрын

No problem, you are very welcome.

Small tip for the benefit of the hard of hearing. Don't overlay music when you are talking please.

@walkingtalkinggardeners

4 ай бұрын

Hi Wobbly, you are absolutely right. We are aware of this and while we are not able to change the sound on a published video we have addressed this in all.out later videos. We hope you will check out some of those too. Kind regards Simon

Really bad audio...the music drowns out the voice!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

20 күн бұрын

My apologies about that. Simon

@ny10980

20 күн бұрын

@@walkingtalkinggardeners Much better...not that we even need the music while your talking.

I can't understand what he is saying because of the music!! The video is NOT better with music!!

@walkingtalkinggardeners

27 күн бұрын

Hi Robin, I am sorry to hear you are having an issue with the music. It sounds like you may have an issue with you device as I'm struggling to hear the music myself. I suggest watching the video on something else. Kind regards Simon