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Magnolia is a large genus which has 210 species, and Magnolias are from the family Magnoliaceae. This outstanding genus was named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638-1715). Magnolias are highly prized for their outstanding floral display and within the genus there is great variety. The flowers are generally quite large and come in a whole range of colours; the pure white Magnolia Grandiflora has extremely large cup-shaped flowers that can be up to 25cm across, and in contrast to that the Magnolia Stellata has long and slender pinky white petals. Each variety has its own unique flower and each flower has its own delightfully sweet scent. Some of the earlier flowering varieties like the 'Merrill' blossom before the leaves appear on the bare branches, yet other later flowering varieties like the 'George Henry Kern' blossom alongside the leaves in late spring and early summer. The leaves of magnolia trees are usually large in size with a thick and glossy leaf that sometimes has a golden brown underside. The majority of Magnolia trees are deciduous, but you do get a few evergreen varieties like the 'Grandiflora'.
These trees are of course mainly planted for their ornamental value, but they also have other non-horticultural uses. Traditionally, the bark and the flower buds have been used in Chinese herbal medicine and the leaves are still used in Japanese cookery as a way of wrapping food and even as a cooking dish when layered together.
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Magnolia Susan
Magnolia Tree
Common Name: Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia 'Susan'Soil: Prefers moist, clay soil and either neutral or acidicPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardy and frost hardy down to -18°CFlowering period: Summer starting in June.Flowering colour: Dark pinkEventual height/spread: 4.5m/3mSpecial features: Vase shaped deep pink, sweetly fragranced flowers burst out in mid spring.Magnolia 'Susan' has deep vase-shaped pink flowers that are sweetly fragranced. These flowers open up to between 4 and 6 inches in width; when opened they reveal a lighter pink inside. This deciduous shrub bears its flowers first in mid spring right before the leaves start to appear. Magnolia 'Susan' unlike other varieties will bloom in its first year.
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Magnolia Genie
Genie Magnolia Tree
Common Name: Magnolia 'Genie' (PBR)Latin Name: Magnolia soulangeana x liliiflora 'Genie' PBRSoil: Appreciates consistent moisture throughout the year, avoid very dry or very wet soil.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Late winter – early spring/burgundyHardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height in 10 years: 3mSpecial features: A small new variety of Magnolia with tulip shaped blooms in a deep burgundy colour. This is a most unusual form of Magnolia. The tree has a neat, compact habit, and deep burgundy flowers with a strong tulip shape. The tree is ideal for a small garden and the flowers make a really striking statement on unclothed branches in winter or early spring. This variety would be ideally placed against light background that contrasts strongly against the colour of the blooms, to show them at their best. As with all of our other vaieties, Magnolia 'Genie' would make a fine statement tree in a location that can be viewed through a window during the colder months. The colour of the blooms in this variety is particularly stable, compared to some other burgundy forms. The leaves are small, and a rich dark green. This variety was bred by New Zealand breeder, Vance Hooper, over a period of 15 years using lines of Magnolia soulangeana and Magnolia liliiflora.
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Magnolia Betty
Betty Magnolia Tree
Common Name: Magnolia BettyLatin Name: Magnolia 'Betty'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardy, frost hardy down to -15°CFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Purple/White Eventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: A delightful display of tulip-shaped purple-white flowers in spring. Magnolia 'Betty' is a wonderfully compact tree which features the most beautiful display of tulip-shaped flowers, which are white with deep purple edges. The pretty spring flowers are complimented by glossy mid-green leaves that are ovate-pinnate shaped. This magnolia grows and spreads to have a fairly rounded crown and it is the perfect choice for the smaller garden.
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Magnolia Nigra
Magnolia Tree
Common Name: Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra'Soil: Reasonably fertile, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil is ideal. Will also thrive in heavy clay.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: Late SpringFlowering colour: Goblet-shaped, dark reddish-purple flowersEventual height/spread: 3m/2.5mSpecial features: A compact variety with dark purple-red flowers which appear from an earlier age.Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra' is a wide-spreading but compact medium-sized shrub with broad, shining green leaves. The slender tulip-like flowers gradually open wide to reveal their vinous-purple outside and creamy white, stained purple inside, which are freely produced from late spring to early summer. This Magnolia is best in a sheltered position and is tolerant of high atmospheric pollution
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Magnolia Galaxy
Magnolia Tree
Common Name: Magnolia GalaxyLatin Name: Magnolia 'Galaxy'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: Purple/ RedHeight/Spread in 20 years: 8m/4mSpecial features: Purple-red tulip-shaped flowersThe 'Galaxy' is a US native which has become popular in the UK in recent years; it is a hybrid which was developed from Magnolia Liliiflora and Magnolia sprengeri Diva. This beautiful tree features a striking spring display of deep purple-red flowers which open on bare branches. The tulip-shaped flowers are later accompanied by dark green leaves, which hold their dark-green colour until they fall in autumn. The ‘Galaxy’ grows to be a fairly tall tree which develops a pyramidal shape as it matures. This is a great choice for planting in a space that is in need of some delicate floral beauty.
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Magnolia Full Eclipse
Magnolia Tree
Common Name: Magnolia Full EclipseLatin Name: Magnolia × soulangiana 'Full Eclipse'Soil: Appreciates consistent moisture throughout the year, avoid very dry or very wet soil.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Spring/Fuschia (red-purple) at base, graduating to white at tips.Hardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height in 20-50 years: 5 to 8mSpecial features: Attractive fuschia and white flower and soft oval leaves. Magnolia Full Eclipse is a Gresham hybrid variety of Magnolia × soulangeana; the Japanese or Saucer Magnolia. The hybrid Magnolias were developed for their larger blooms and their later blooming time, which avoids spring frosts. Full Eclipse has slender upright (tulip) blooms, fuschia (red-purple) at the base, graduating to white at the tips. Flowers are 10cm to 20cm tall. The tree is a columnar, upright grower, expanding out to 5 to 8 metres in width. This variety is deciduous, dropping its leaves in winter. The flowers are scented, and attractive to bees and butterflies. This is a variety with a very traditional colour and form to the flowers. This is quite a small tree so would be suitable for a small garden.
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Magnolia Lennei
Magnolia Tree
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Magnolia Andre Leroy
Magnolia
Common Name: Magnolia Latin Name: Magnolia soulangiana Andre Leroy Soil: Moist but well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy, frost hardy down to -15°C Flowering period: Spring Flowering colour: Dark pink/purple Eventual height/spread: 4m/3.5m Special features: Vivid deep pink-purple and white flowers This deciduous magnolia is planted for its profuse floral display. The tulip-shaped flowers are purple-pink on the outside and they have splashes of white on the inside. ‘Andre Leroy’ is a fairly small garden tree which grows to have a rounded habit. The dark green leaves are obovate in shape and perfectly compliment the pretty spring flowers. This is a great choice for a small-medium sized garden.
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