Magnolia stellata Rosea
Star Magnolia
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Common Name: Star Magnolia
Latin Name: Magnolia stellata 'Rosea'
Soil: Prefers moist, clay soil and either neutral or acidic (Will tolerate lime)
Position: Full sun
Hardiness: Fully hardy and frost hardy down to -18°C
Flowering period: Spring
Flowering colour: Pale pink-white
Eventual height/spread: 3m/3m
Special features: Masses of fragrant, star-shaped flowers.
The 'Rosea' is a beautifully compact deciduous shrub which has so much to offer. The flowers are, of course, its best feature and these usually appear in abundance in March. The star-shaped flowers appear on the branches before the leaves and make the most beautiful floral display: they open as a rosy pink colour, then fade to pale pink and then to white. The leaves are mid-green with a glossy sheen and some leaves have a bronzed tint in late summer.
This magnolia is a slow grower, so it’s perfect for smaller spaces. It will eventually have a bushy, yet compact, habit. Make sure you plant this in a sunny spot, but with some shelter so that it is not too exposed to the elements.