How to pot on a magnificent magnolia
Q This spring I bought a Magnolia‘Susan’ but it is still in its original pot. I’d like to move it to another container, but I’m not sure how to go about it. What should I do?
Thomas Standforth (via email)
A I am delighted that you have purchased a Magnolia ‘Susan’. A commanding cross between M. acuminata and M. stellata ‘Rosea’, its reddish-purple blooms are captivating in late spring.
Assuming that you wish to plant it in a pot or some other container, I urge you to set it in loam-based ericaceous compost taking care not to damage the roots as this can impact its flowering. Initially, cover the drainage hole with crocks or
