BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Spectacular form of Magnolia with distinctive, huge, goblet shaped flowers which are deep pink on the outside of the petals, fading to white on the inside. The leaves are large and bronze/green when young, turning dark green in the summer.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Lennei' is a small, spreading garden tree with a magnificent display of large flowers in spring once established

Supplied Size: 3L containers (60 - 80 cm tall)

Features

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Flower Colour: Pink and white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small branching tree with a somewhat rounded crown once established.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 3 m (10 ft) in ten years]
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft) / [2.5 m (8 ft) in ten years]

• Notes: We have found that although hardy, Magnolia x soulangeana 'Lennei' is best planted in an area which does not receive early morning sunlight in spring, as this combined with a frost can cause damage to the flowers.