Description
A dazzling selection with large, saucer shaped flowers, dark pink on the outside and white on the inside which create a spectacular display in spring, especially on established specimens. A reliable
Magnolia which flowers at a time of year when many plants are still bare!
Features
- Common name: Saucer Magnolia.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: March - April.
- Flower Colour: Dark pink and white
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Eventually a small branching tree with a somewhat rounded habit once established.
- Height: 6 m (20 ft)
- Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
- Notes: We have found that although hardy, this Magnolia 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.
- Size: Young plants in 3L containers