Michelia Cinderella

Common Name:
Cinderella Magnolia

Description:
Michelia Cinderella, now more accurately classified under the Magnolia genus, is a refined, small-growing magnolia hybrid admired for its beautifully fragrant, tulip-shaped flowers and lush evergreen foliage. Flowering from late winter into early spring, Cinderella produces creamy white blooms flushed with soft pink at the base, appearing on bare stems before the new foliage emerges—creating a magical, fairy-tale effect in the garden. The flowers carry a light citrus-like scent, adding a sensory layer to its visual appeal. It has a compact, upright habit, making it ideal for smaller gardens, screening, or use as a feature plant. In Melbourne’s climate, Cinderella thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers a rich, well-drained soil with regular moisture. It benefits from mulching and protection from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds when young. This magnolia is suitable for pots while young and responds well to light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 2.5 to 4 metres

• Width: 1.5 to 3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

• Pale Pink

Key Attributes:

• Scented Flowers

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Feature Planting

• Evergreen

• Low Maintenance

• Suitable for Hedging (informal)

• Frost Tolerant (once established)

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Camellia japonica

• Pieris japonica

• Helleborus x hybridus

• Liriope muscari

• Daphne odora