Magnolia Susan

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Update, the buds just went brown and never flowered .

Anyone?

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.

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