Overview
Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' 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 'Marj Gossler' 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, and prefers full sun to partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, it adds seasonal interest in spring and summer. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best grown in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects.
About the genus
Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 to 340 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. The natural range of Magnolia species is disjunct, with a main center in east, south and southeast Asia and a secondary center in South America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in eastern North America.
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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 'Marj Gossler' 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 'Marj Gossler'
- 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 'Marj Gossler'?
Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' need?
Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' 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 'Marj Gossler'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Magnolia genus
- Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b'PBR)
- Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'Campbell's Magnolia
- Magnolia macrophylla 'Sara Gladney'Bigleaf Magnolia
