Smell the flower and you will invariably have a dab of yellow pollen on the tip of your nose. There are jokes about the plant ...

From summer through autumn, these magnolia trees bloom pretty white flowers that may be small but smell oh-so-divine. Give them full sun and good drainage, although they'll tolerate wet soils.

Most magnolia trees will flower prolifically when placed in a sunny position, but be prepared for late frosts that can turn flowers brown overnight. • Magnolias are shallow-rooted and will grow well ...