{"product_id":"magnolia-vulcan","title":"Magnolia Vulcan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform your garden into a springtime showstopper with the breath-taking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eMagnolia 'Vulcan'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Renowned across Australia for producing some of the deepest,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e richest magenta-red blooms of any deciduous magnolia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this New Zealand-bred cultivar (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"241\"\u003eM. liliiflora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"257\"\u003eM. campbellii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is the ultimate cool-to-temperate climate ornamental feature tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the vibrant green foliage emerges in spring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Vulcan' produces massive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upward-facing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ruby-to-port-wine cup-and-saucer blooms (reaching up to 20–25 cm across).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its upright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compact growth habit makes it just as suitable for suburban courtyards and formal driveway avenues as it is for expansive country acreage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e🌿 Quick Plant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eMagnolia x soulangeana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Vulcan' (Hybrid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏷️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnolia Vulcan,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Port Wine Magnolia Tree (Deciduous)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📐 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 to 5 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 3 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade (protect from harsh late-afternoon westerly sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; keep moist during bloom formation and summer heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slightly acidic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e humus-rich,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent cold and frost tolerance once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇦🇺 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"5\"\u003eSuitable Climates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Temperate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cool,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Arid,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Southern Coastal regions (Victoria,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NSW,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ACT,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tasmania,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and cooler pockets of SA and WA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e✨ Why Magnolia 'Vulcan' Belongs in Every Australian Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌺 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eShow-Stopping Spring Floral Display:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep ruby-magenta flowers open from velvety buds on bare wood in late winter to early spring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e radiating a sweet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delicate fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Versatile Form:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally grows with a neat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upright pyramidal form that responds well to gentle structural pruning after flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eHigh Landscape Value:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal as an eye-catching front-yard specimen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a dramatic lawn centerpiece,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or planted in pairs to flank formal gateways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eWildlife Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring flowers attract beneficial pollinators,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e native bees,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and nectar-feeding birds right when gardens wake from winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e🧑🌾 Planting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003ePositioning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose an open position with morning to midday sun,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shielded from blustery westerly winds that can bruise the large petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eSoil Preparation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dig in generous amounts of aged cow manure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compost,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and organic mulch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnolias prefer a slightly acidic pH (5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eWatering Regimen:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly during the first 1–2 growing seasons to establish deep roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch well around the drip line (avoid touching the trunk) to retain soil moisture through scorching Aussie summers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧪 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a balanced,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slow-release fertilizer suited for flowering shrubs and acid-loving plants in late winter and again in early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Queens Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67884526731434,"sku":null,"price":211.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":67884526764202,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":67884526796970,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100LTR","offer_id":67884526829738,"sku":null,"price":1149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200LTR","offer_id":67884526862506,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/8483\/7802\/files\/MagnoliaVulcan_49229869-3519-40a7-9cb6-71b87bf16a08.png?v=1794325082","url":"https:\/\/queensgardencentre.com.au\/products\/magnolia-vulcan","provider":"Queens Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}