Magnolia Susan

[pilates]

I thought they only flowered in Spring but I have three buds which are flowering at the moment. How can I protect them because in the Spring something was nibbling them and the leaves. Also do I need to prune and, if so, when? Any general tips would be appreciated.

[funnyperson]

sounds wonderful
as it is mild at the moment I'm inclined simply to enjoy

[funnyperson]

I'm awake because in pain, but thought I would share that my magnolia stellata which is in a pot was thriving till 2 weeks ago and now all the leaves have turned yellow and have a furry dust on which I have no idea what is due to. When I have a moment I pick off the yellow leaves and give the tree a wash in water but I'm not at all sure I'm doing the right thing and will probably try and repot it in case there is a bug in the soil though they do not like being moved.

[pilates]

Thanks Funny Person, yes I will enjoy. Think I might put some pellets out to protect it from being nibbled. Hope you are feeling better.

[Callmegeoff]

It must be the weather as funny says, I drove by one with a few buds on yesterday and did a double take, it was the dark pink tulip variety, just lovely.

[funnyperson]

I drove by a Grandiflora Exmouth yesterday in flower! And my Stellata has buds!

[pilates]

Update, the buds just went brown and never flowered .

Anyone?

[Callmegeoff]

My magnolia has buds but I think that's normal, it won't flower till late winter early spring.

Is yours in a pot ? Lack of water?

I've been muddling up flowers and buds, the tulip one I saw a few weeks ago had flowers.

[pilates]

It's planted in the ground and no I probably haven't watered it much.