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michelia shrub

The michelia shrub is a beloved choice among New Zealand gardeners for its lush, evergreen foliage and delightfully fragrant blooms. Belonging to the Magnolia family, these versatile shrubs offer year-round beauty with their glossy leaves and creamy to golden flowers, making them a standout in any garden or landscape. Michelia shrubs are prized not only for their visual appeal but also for their ability to thrive in a range of sites, from small urban gardens to expansive country estates.

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 appear from late winter through spring. It forms a dense, upright habit, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant.

Buy Michelia 'Bubbles'

From $41.33

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Trees

Height: 4.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Winter

Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White

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.

Buy Michelia 'Touch of Pink'

From $515.35

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Trees

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 2.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Winter

Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Why Choose a Michelia Shrub?

The appeal of the michelia shrub goes beyond its good looks. These hardy plants are well-suited to New Zealand’s climate, tolerating both wind and cool temperatures. Their dense, upright growth habit makes them perfect for hedging, screening, or as attractive specimen plants. With a robust growth rate, your garden will quickly benefit from the shelter, shade, and structure michelia shrubs provide. Furthermore, the intoxicating lemony scent of michelia flowers is a delight for the senses, attracting pollinators and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Popular Michelia Shrub Varieties

With so many beautiful cultivars available, it's easy to find a michelia shrub to suit any space or style. Some customer favourites include:

Michelia Uniquely Yours: This elegant variety boasts masses of creamy white blossoms and glossy foliage, ideal for hedging or a feature tree.
Michelia Loving Memories: A popular choice for its stunning white, highly fragrant flowers and compact form, perfect for smaller gardens.
Michelia Warm Fuzzies: Loved for its golden-apricot buds that open to pale blooms and its upright habit.
Michelia Lady of the Night: Features vibrantly scented, ivory-toned flowers and is excellent as a specimen shrub.
Michelia gracipes: Known for its fine-textured foliage and profuse flower display in early spring.

Browse these varieties to discover the perfect michelia shrub for your landscape.

Planting and Caring for Your Michelia Shrub

Michelia shrubs thrive best in well-drained soil and a spot that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Plant during the cooler months, allowing roots to establish before the heat of summer. Once established, michelia shrubs require minimal care—just an occasional trim to maintain shape and annual mulching to lock in moisture. Water regularly during dry spells and feed in spring with a general slow-release fertiliser to promote lush growth and vibrant blooms.

Where to Use Michelia Shrubs in the Garden

Thanks to their glossy year-round foliage and beautiful flowers, michelia shrubs are incredibly flexible in the landscape. Use them as evergreen hedges to create privacy and shelter, as flowering screens along driveways, or as focal points in mixed shrub borders. Their neat, upright growth is also perfect for formal gardens, while the strong fragrance makes them ideal near patios or outdoor living areas where you can enjoy their scent up close.

Find Your Michelia Shrub

Whether you’re searching for a single statement plant or planning to create a stunning flowering hedge, there’s a michelia shrub to suit every garden style and size. Visit our range of Michelia Uniquely Yours, Michelia Loving Memories, Michelia Warm Fuzzies, Michelia Lady of the Night, and Michelia gracipes to find the perfect addition to your outdoor space. Enjoy the lasting beauty and uplifting scent only a michelia shrub can provide.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

michelia shrub

Michelia 'Bubbles'

Michelia 'Touch of Pink'

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Why Choose a Michelia Shrub?

Popular Michelia Shrub Varieties

Planting and Caring for Your Michelia Shrub

Where to Use Michelia Shrubs in the Garden

Find Your Michelia Shrub

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michelia shrub

Michelia 'Bubbles'

Michelia 'Touch of Pink'

Did you find what you are looking for?

Why Choose a Michelia Shrub?

Popular Michelia Shrub Varieties

Planting and Caring for Your Michelia Shrub

Where to Use Michelia Shrubs in the Garden

Find Your Michelia Shrub

Contact us

Explore Garden Inspiration

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