Overview
Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, preferring full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, this cultivar offers seasonal interest in spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Magnolia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Horse chestnut scale, Capsid bug
- Disease resistance
- Coral spot, Phytophthora, Grey moulds, Honey fungus, Virus diseases, Fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping'?
Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' need?
Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Magnolia genus
- Magnolia 'Antje Zandee'
- Magnolia 'Aurora'
- Magnolia 'Pink Delight'
- Magnolia 'Randy'
- Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b'PBR)
- Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'
- Magnolia coco
- Magnolia denudata 'Double Diamond' (d)
