QuestionsHow to growFlowersBulbsunderplanting a magnolia 0 Vote Up Vote Down win odonoghue asked 9 years ago Can I plant daffodils under a mature magnolia? They are not doing well in pots, but I am afraid I might damage roots of magnolia Stellata as they appear close to surface. Thank you 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Magnolia is best left undisturbed, or plant and disturb as little as possible.