BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A superb cultivar, Magnolia x 'Raspberry Ice' has a relatively long flowering period and large (16 - 24 cm), raspberry-pink and white flowers with a violet shading at base. An upright plant initially, this branches out once established to become a fine specimen garden plant.

Features

• Common name: Magnolia
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Magnolia x 'Raspberry Ice' appreciates shelter from strong winds.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: Pinkish white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large shrub with a branching, spreading habit.
• Height: 5 m (16 ft)
• Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
• Notes: We have found that although hardy, Magnolia x 'Raspberry Ice' 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: out of stock