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  • MAGNOLIA 'Apollo'
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    MAGNOLIA 'Apollo'

    Rich violet-purple flowers at first turning purple-rosy-violet later. Highly scented
     
    Plant Details
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    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      M. campbellii var mollicomata 'Lanarth' x M. liliiflora 'Nigra'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand. Felix Jury
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 25cm (10in) long
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Rich violet purple
    • Cup-and-saucer-shaped
      20-30cm (8-12in) across with 9-12 broad, spreading tepals
    • Star-shaped
      Loosely star-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tree
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly columnar
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
      Partial shade
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