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The Michelia plant is quickly becoming a favourite among New Zealand gardeners who are seeking elegance and fragrance in their outdoor spaces. With its evergreen foliage, stunning flowers, and enticing scent, the Michelia plant brings a touch of luxury and sophistication to any garden. Whether you're designing a lush landscape or looking for a show-stopping specimen, this striking plant offers year-round interest and delightful blooms that herald the arrival of warmer months.

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Michelia 'Touch of Pink'

Michelia 'Touch of Pink' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of fragrant pink toned flowers. Blooming over a long season, this elegant michelia adds colour, fragrance, and year round structure to New Zealand gardens.

From $515.35

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 1.75 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Michelia 'Allure'

Michelia 'Allure' is a stunning evergreen tree prized for its glossy green foliage and masses of beautifully fragrant flowers. The creamy blooms are produced over an extended period, creating a spectacular display while filling the garden with a delightful perfume.

From $515.35

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
A fabuous Michelia gracipes pleached hedge with lush green foliage and masses of cream-white flowers.
Michelia gracipes

Michelia gracipes, commonly known as the Banana Shrub, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant, creamy-yellow...

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Michelia 'Fairy White' white flowers with lush, green foliage.
Michelia 'Fairy White'

Michelia 'Fairy White' is a compact evergreen tree admired for its glossy dark green foliage and fragrant pure white flowers that bloom from late...

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Michelia 'Inspiration' white flowers and dark green foliage.
Michelia 'Inspiration'

Michelia 'Inspiration' is a compact evergreen tree admired for its glossy dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom from late winter...

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A Michelia 'Fairy Cream' hedge with masses of cream-white flowers and glossy, green foliage.
Michelia 'Fairy Cream'

Michelia 'Fairy Cream' grows as a small and shapely tree carrying glossy, green leaves which are attractive in their own right. Velvet buds are borne...

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Michelia 'Fairy Blush' flowers tinged with pink amidst lush, dark green foliage.
Michelia 'Fairy Blush'

Michelia 'Fairy Blush' is a compact, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant, lilac-pink flowers that bloom from late...

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Michelia yunnanensis white flowers and glossy, green foliage.
Michelia yunnanensis

Michelia yunnanensis is a compact, evergreen tree renowned for its glossy, green leaves and highly fragrant, white flowers, which bloom from late...

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A Michelia 'Velvet and Cream' tree with masses of cream-white flowers amidst glossy green foliage.
Michelia 'Velvet and Cream'

Michelia 'Velvet and Cream' is a compact, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant, creamy white flowers that bloom...

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Michelia 'Paton Pink' flowers on a stem.
Michelia 'Paton Pink'

Michelia 'Paton Pink' is a stunning evergreen tree known for its profusion of fragrant, blush pink flowers in early spring. The blossoms appear among...

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A Michelia figo (Port Wine Magnolia) plant with pink blushed flowers and dark green foliage.
Michelia figo

Michelia figo, commonly known as the Port Wine Magnolia, is a compact evergreen tree prized for its delightfully fragrant, cream-white flowers and...

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Elegant Michelia 'Bubbles' admisdt lush, green foliage.
Michelia 'Bubbles'

Michelia 'Bubbles' is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy green foliage and masses of creamy white, fragrant flowers that...

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Michelia 'Princess Cleopatra'

Michelia 'Princess Cleopatra' is a beautiful evergreen tree renowned for its glossy green foliage and masses of highly fragrant creamy white flowers...

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Michelia 'Princess Isabella'

Michelia 'Princess Isabella' is a stunning evergreen tree renowned for its glossy green foliage and masses of beautifully fragrant creamy white...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Waterproof Paper Plant Tags

Waterproof Paper Plant Tags provide a practical way to label plants, trays, pots, and nursery stock while resisting moisture during everyday growing...

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Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

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2.5 Litre Plant Pots

2.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical option for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide ample root...

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1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

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3.5 Litre Plant Pots

3.5 Litre Plant Pots are a versatile choice for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other established plants. They provide generous root...

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5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

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Plant watering bottle for watering a plant on a shelf.
Plant Watering Bottle

Plant Watering Bottles provide a simple and convenient way to deliver water directly to indoor plants, seedlings, cuttings, and small container...

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Native Plant Fertiliser

Native Plant Fertiliser is specially formulated to support healthy growth in a wide range of NZ native plants. It provides balanced nutrition to...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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Michelia alba white flower and mid-green foliage.
Michelia 'Alba'

Michelia 'Alba', commonly known as White Champaca, is a highly fragrant, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It features creamy white...

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Michelia 'Mixed Up Miss'

Michelia 'Mixed Up Miss' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of beautifully scented flowers. The elegant...

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Michelia 'Touch of Pink'

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Why Choose a Michelia Plant?

The Michelia plant stands out for its lush, deep-green leaves and abundant, lightly perfumed flowers that range from creamy whites to vibrant pinks and yellows. Michelia varieties are known for their resilience and adaptability, thriving in a variety of New Zealand climates. Their upright growth habit makes them excellent for hedging, privacy screens, or as dramatic standalone features. Plus, their gorgeous fragrance will transform your garden into a captivating sensory haven.

Popular Michelia Plant Varieties

There’s a Michelia plant to suit every garden style. Some of our most sought-after cultivars include:

Planting and Caring for Your Michelia

For best results, plant your Michelia in rich, well-drained soil in a spot that receives morning sun and dappled afternoon shade. While the Michelia plant is generally low-maintenance, regular water during dry spells and a mulch in spring will keep your plant looking its best. Annual feeding with a slow-release fertiliser encourages lush growth and prolific flowering.

Michelia plants are perfect for hedging due to their dense foliage and upright habit. Prune lightly after blooming to shape and maintain the desired size. Their tolerance to light frosts makes them ideal for most New Zealand gardens, and their evergreen nature provides year-round colour and structure.

Add Michelia to Your New Zealand Garden

Whether you're enchanted by the classic Michelia doltsopa, the vibrant Michelia Warm Fuzzies, or the fragrant Michelia Lady of the Night, these plants promise to elevate your landscape with their beauty and scent. Explore our range of Michelia plant varieties to find the perfect fit for your garden, and transform your outdoor space into a striking sanctuary with the enduring charm of Michelia.

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