Overview
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' 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 x soulangeana 'Just Jean' 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 soil that is neutral to acidic, and prefers full sun or 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 in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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 x soulangeana 'Just Jean' 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 x soulangeana 'Just Jean'
- 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 x soulangeana 'Just Jean'?
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' need?
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' 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 x soulangeana 'Just Jean'?
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
