Overview
Magnolia grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' 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 grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' 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 with a neutral to acidic pH, favouring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. It is best propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' 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 grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty'
- 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 grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty'?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' need?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' 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 grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty'?
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 biondii 'Charlie Looping'
- Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'
- Magnolia coco
