{"product_id":"southern-living-stellar-ruby-magnolia-tree-mvwubv","title":"Southern Living® 'Stellar Ruby' Magnolia Tree","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"monday-block-1\" data-monday-block-type=\"1\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"insert\":\" Fragrant Ruby Blooms with Year-Round Interest\"}]' data-inline-monday=\"true\"\u003eFragrant Ruby Blooms with Year-Round Interest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Living® ‘Stellar Ruby’ Magnolia is a fragrant, evergreen shrub that brings bold color to any landscape. Unlike larger magnolia varieties, this compact hybrid produces ruby-pink, banana-scented blooms beginning in late spring and continuing intermittently into early fall. Each flower stands out beautifully against the plant’s dense, glossy green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturally columnar shape makes it a smart choice for narrow spaces, screening, or as a low-maintenance vertical accent. Whether you're creating a hedge, softening a fence line, or anchoring a garden border, the Stellar Ruby brings a polished and lush look to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is tough, too. It tolerates heat, drought, and even salt while resisting common pests and diseases. Plus, with year-round evergreen foliage and a longer-than-usual bloom season, it offers year-round interest you can enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and elegant in every season, the Stellar Ruby is a showstopper for any warm-climate garden that wants beauty without the fuss. Grow this unique magnolia variety today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Southern Living®:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Southern Living® Plant Collection was created to bring gardeners plants that truly thrive in real-world landscapes. Each variety is carefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure it performs beautifully—especially in challenging Southern conditions like heat and humidity. Since its introduction in 2008, the collection has focused on offering reliable, solution-driven plants with outstanding color, form, and durability, so you can garden with confidence and enjoy lasting results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"insert\":\"Choose a spot with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and plant so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level. Backfill, water thoroughly, and mulch to conserve moisture.\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a spot with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and plant so the top of the root ball is slightly above ground level. Backfill, water thoroughly, and mulch to conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, the Stellar Ruby is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering in prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Feed yearly in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest Control: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you see any pests, use a stream of water to remove them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal pruning needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":48860161147050,"sku":"21327","price":14.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/sl76ov2mnddx_2b52c942-0236-4ec8-919f-ef8758a79b22.jpg?v=1784864726","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/southern-living-stellar-ruby-magnolia-tree-mvwubv","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}