{"product_id":"magnolia-rustica-rubra-7-gal-1","title":"RUSTICA RUBRA MAGNOLIA TREE 7gal","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_046dd5fc826876bc\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:420\"\u003eRustica Rubra Magnolia! This genuinely spectacular tree announces spring with a bold statement of color. Imagine large, goblet-shaped flowers, a rich reddish-purple on the outside, softening to a lighter, almost rosy-purple within. \u003cspan class=\"citation-0 recitation citation-end-0\"\u003eThese substantial blooms are breathtaking and create a dramatic focal point in the early spring garden, often appearing before the leaves unfurl.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e   \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container ng-tns-c2883522283-69 hide\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-container ng-tns-c2883522283-69\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-content ng-tns-c2883522283-69\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c2883522283-69 hide ng-star-inserted\" data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:425\"\u003e'Rustica Rubra' is known for its vigorous growth and can eventually reach a height and spread of 20 feet, creating a lovely, rounded canopy. Its deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop for later-blooming plants. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1 recitation citation-end-1\"\u003eThis Saucer Magnolia thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Consistent watering, especially when young, will help it establish and flourish.\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e   \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container ng-tns-c2883522283-70 hide\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-container ng-tns-c2883522283-70\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-content ng-tns-c2883522283-70\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c2883522283-70 hide ng-star-inserted\" data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:529\"\u003eTo give your 'Rustica Rubra' the best possible start, amend the planting hole generously with Watters Premium Mulch. This will improve soil structure and moisture retention, which is important in our Arizona climate. A feeding in early spring with Watters 7-4-4 All Purpose Plant Food will provide the essential nutrients for strong growth and those magnificent, ruby-red blooms you'll eagerly anticipate each year. 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