Michelias are beautiful, fragrant, versatile and just so easy to grow that no self-respecting garden should be without one of these evergreen shrubs or trees. At Wairere we know all about Michelias and we have a great range to choose from. Michelia figo, AKA as the 'Port Wine Magnolia' is our most popular along with 'Bubbles', 'Mixed Up Miss', 'Velvet and Cream', 'Fairy Blush' and the exquisite Michelia yunnanensis.Full of flower and fragrance Michelias look good all year round with their glossy green foliage, brown furry flower buds and their generous burst of flowers, usually in early spring. If you have a sheltered garden the magnificent Michelia doltsopa would be hard to surpass for beauty and fragrance in spring.Pop into Wairere Nursery at 826 Gordonton Road, Hamilton to check out the full range of Michelias or if you prefer browse through the selection on our secure web-site. Your choice can be carefully packaged and freighted direct to your door anywhere in New Zealand.
Michelia Touch Of Pink
An attractive tree with long glossy green leathery leaves. The lovely scented flowers, with a touch of pink, are medium sized and cup shaped.Great to have as a specimen tree in the garden as it brings colour in late winter and early spring. Evergreen. Est.10yr.growth.Michelia Yunnanensis
An evergreen tree thats a real winner. Glossy green leathery foliage which always looks tidy. Clips well should you wish to consider using for topiary or hedging. Velvety brown buds open to the most deliciously scented little cream flowers in early spring. Easy to grow.Michelia Mixed Up Miss Std
A NZ bred Michelia with large glossy green leaves and sweet little blooms of white tinged with pink. The blooms are fragrant and appear from winter through to spring. Generally well behaved and easy to grow. Plant in a sunny sheltered position with acid soil.Michelia Warm Fuzzies
Imagine a tall evergreen shrub with a profusion of brown velvety buds that open to creamy-white scented flowers. You’re bound to feel warm and fuzzy every time you pass it! Similar, in its dense habit, to some of our favourite Camellias. Perfect for hedging. Why would anyone be satisfied with just one?Michelia Allure Std
A new and exciting evergreen std with a tight & compact form, strong, leathery, attractive foliage that has striking winter flower buds opening in spring to delightful cream flowers blushed with pink. Light fragrance. Ideal for specimen, pots & topiary.Michelia Inspiration
An upright grower with a dense habit, Inspiration adds a vertical effect for those tight areas in your landscape. Sweetly scented porcelain-like flowers bloom in spring - Not as tall as the species, reaching approx 3m at maturity.