Michelia figo

Common Name:
Port Wine Magnolia

Description:
Michelia figo, commonly known as Port Wine Magnolia, is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its highly fragrant, cup-shaped flowers that emit a scent reminiscent of banana or port wine. Blooming in spring and summer, the creamy-white to pale purple flowers are small but beautifully perfumed, making this plant a favourite for sensory gardens. Its glossy, dark green foliage forms a compact and bushy habit, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant. Michelia figo thrives in well-drained soils and prefers a sunny to partially shaded position. It is tolerant of light frost and can be grown in pots or trained as a topiary.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 2 - 4 m
• Width: 2 - 3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy-White to Pale Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary
• Low Maintenance
• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Gardenia ‘Florida’
• Camellia sasanqua
• Viburnum tinus
• Magnolia ‘Little Gem’
• Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’