Magnolia soulangeana - purple magnolia (Pot 18 cm)

Genus of about 125 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs found in woodlands and scrub from the Himalayas, Asia, North and South America. Magnolia soulangeana is a shrub or small deciduous tree with expanded foliage and obovate, dark green leaves. At the beginning of spring, before the leaves, it produces large calyx-shaped flowers, turning from intense vivid pink to purple purple or pure white. It can reach 10-12 m in height.

Pedoclimatic needs

Grow in moist, well-drained, humiferous, acidic to neutral soil in full sun to partial shade. Rustic species, it resists cold and even intense and prolonged frosts down to -20°/-22°C. Late frosts can ruin early flowering.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Magnolia soulangeana

Family: Magnoliaceae