About
This upright, deciduous shrub to 4m high, with light green, oval leaves that turn yellow, bronze and red in the autumn. Buds open to upright, goblet-shaped flowers, deep pink at the base with a pale pink interior. Purple-pink buds appear in spring, slightly before the foliage, and slightly later than other cultivars, which can be an advantage if there are late frosts.
About the genus
Magnolia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with large, showy, often fragrant flowers, often opening before the leaves, and sometimes followed by colourful cone-like fruit
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in moist, well-drained acidic soils, with shelter from strong winds
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot