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Blooming twice a year, once in spring and again in late summer, magnolia trees are a cheery way to brighten up outdoor spaces and extra large trees up to 5ft are currently £30 off in at a at a little-known online garden retailer.

The are usually priced at £59.99 on the site and are eye-catching specimens which can be placed in a stylish planter or set out in the garden. Magnolia trees, with an abundance of flowers and delightful colouration, are perfect to plant this summer, just in time for its late-summer bloom.

Typically, specimens potted in garden centres sell for between £80 and £150 each, but is currently on offer for £29.99 down from £59.99 in the . For something slightly different, with a unique colour palette, Gardening Express is also offering a compact for £14.99, reduced from £39.99.

Elsewhere, is selling smaller magnolia Susan plants for £12.99. Meanwhile, has a 3-4 ft magnolia soulangeana for £39.99.

The is highly sought after thanks to its bold colours, biannual blooming habit and its robust and easy-to-maintain nature, promising hassle-free upkeep alongside the reward of its vibrant display. This variety is particularly special as it produces an abundance of deep pink-red-purple flushed flowers, with petals that appear creamy-white on the inside when they open. The magnolia's flowers will be in full bloom for several weeks before making way for the foliage.

With large goblet-shaped flowers measuring 15-20 cms (6-7 inches), the bloomage of packs a punch. Growing as a robust, compact shrub or small tree, this plant can reach up to 5 feet tall, making it a fantastic choice regardless of the size of your garden or patio, reports .

Magnolias are a firm favourite with many gardeners thanks to the regularity of its flowering. Alan Titchmarsh praises the plants for their romantic sensibilities. He in the rootball at planting time, but warns that gardeners should avoid damaging the fleshy roots as it can delay flowering in future years.