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Michelia 'Princess Cinderella'

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' is an elegant evergreen tree admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of highly fragrant creamy white flowers. The blooms appear over an extended period, creating a stunning display while filling the garden with a delightful perfume. This attractive variety develops a dense and tidy growth habit that makes it ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' provides year round beauty, fragrance, and reliable landscape performance.

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The average plant height is 50cm.
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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku17332

How to grow Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' in NZ

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' grows best in a sunny position or light shade with fertile, well drained soil. Incorporating compost before planting will improve soil structure and support strong root development. Water regularly during establishment and during extended dry periods. A sheltered location helps protect the flowers and foliage from strong winds. Consistent moisture and good soil fertility encourage vigorous growth, dense foliage, and abundant flowering throughout the season.

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' care tips

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' is easy to maintain once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser during spring to encourage healthy growth and prolific flowering. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Light pruning after flowering can be undertaken to maintain shape and promote dense branching. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly while plants are young. With minimal care, this variety remains healthy, attractive, and floriferous year after year.

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' size, spacing, and growth rate

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' typically grows to around 4 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning. It has a moderate growth rate and develops into a dense evergreen specimen over time. Space plants approximately 2 to 3 metres apart when creating a hedge or screen. Its tidy habit and attractive foliage make it suitable for a wide range of residential and commercial landscape settings.

Landscaping uses for Michelia 'Princess Cinderella'

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' is ideal as a flowering hedge, privacy screen, specimen tree, or feature in mixed landscape plantings. The fragrant flowers make it particularly valuable near outdoor entertaining areas, pathways, and entrances where the perfume can be enjoyed. It can be planted individually as a focal point or used in rows to provide shelter and privacy. Its elegant appearance complements both formal and informal garden styles.

Why buy Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery and offers premium quality Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' plants that are ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. Every plant is carefully grown and selected to ensure strong establishment, healthy growth, and outstanding flowering performance. Customers benefit from expert horticultural advice, fast nationwide delivery, and exceptional customer service. With free shipping available on orders over $150, The Plant Company makes it easy to add this beautiful fragrant tree to your garden with confidence.

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