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