Michelia ‘Princess Cinderella’
Graceful. Fragrant. Evergreen.

Overview

Michelia ‘Princess Cinderella’ (a compact Magnolia hybrid) delivers year-round structure with showy, sweetly scented blooms. Buds blush pink, opening to creamy ivory flowers from late winter into spring, with spot flowers through the warmer months. Dense, glossy foliage and a naturally tidy habit make it ideal for hedging, screening or as a feature near an entrance.

Key Features

• Fragrant Blooms: Blush-tinged buds and creamy flowers with a lovely perfume.

• Evergreen Structure: Glossy, dense foliage provides privacy all year.

• Compact Habit: Upright, bushy form—great for small to medium gardens.

• Versatile: Equally at home as a clipped hedge, screen, or specimen.

• Low Maintenance: Hardy and easy-care once established.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; likes organic matter and mulch.

• Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; more drought-tolerant once mature.

• Climate: Suited to most New Zealand regions; protect from severe or drying winds and heavy frost while young.

Planting & Care

• Spacing for Hedges: Plant at 1.0–1.5 m centres (closer for a faster, tighter screen).

• Feeding: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring.

• Pruning: Light trim after flowering to shape and encourage bushiness; avoid hard pruning in late autumn/winter.

• Mulch: Keep a mulch ring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds (keep away from the stem).

Ideal Uses

• Fragrant feature near doors, paths, or patios

• Formal or informal hedging and screening

• Mixed evergreen borders and courtyard planting

Why Choose PlantSource?

We supply healthy, top-quality plants grown for New Zealand conditions—backed by friendly, practical advice so your Michelia ‘Princess Cinderella’ thrives for years.

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Add elegance, scent, and all-season structure to your garden with Michelia ‘Princess Cinderella’. Shop online with PlantSource New Zealand today.