BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A new introduction, Magnolia kobus var stellata 'Water Lily' has large (up to 12 cm in diameter), slightly fragrant, white flowers with many narrow petals, tinged with pink in early spring. These flowers appear before the deep green leaves emerge and look a little like small water lilies, hence the name. An unusual and lovely, garden plant!

Features

• Common name: Water Lily Magnolia.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized, densely branching, rounded shrub.
• Height: 3 m (10 ft)
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
• Notes: Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Water Lily' can be grown successfully in a large container for many years if required.
• Size: 40 - 60 cm tall in 3L containers