The Teddy Bear magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora "Southern Charm") is a dwarf Southern magnolia variety that grows outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 9. Most Southern magnolias reach up to 80 feet tall with 40-foot spreads, but the Teddy Bear typically gets no taller than 20 feet high and 12 feet wide, making it an ideal specimen or accent plant for small outdoor spaces. Teddy Bear comes with the magnolia's characteristic shiny, green leaves and showy, sweetly fragrant, white blooms. Unfortunately, it also shares a few of its larger relatives' problems.
Teddy Bear Magnolia Care
Magnolia Grandiflora 'southern Charm'
What is the plant
Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
7 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
reliable moisture during hot and/or dry periods
Pruning
Remove dead wood and trim branches in unwanted directions. Tip prune to encourage dense growth.
Fertilizer
Fertilise in Spring and Autumn with an all purpose fertiliser.
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Sunlight
Protect your Magnolia from strong winds to avoid bruising of the delicate flowers. Full sun with shelter from the hot afternoon sun is preferred, and avoid planting anything underneath is as it doesn’t like to have its roots disturbed.
Soil
well drained and add compost and manure
Temperature
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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