MAGNOLIA 'Caerhays Surprise'

A hybrid between M. mollicomata and M. liliiflora 'Nigra' which flowers at a young age and is suitable for smaller gardens. The flowers open a dark purplish-red and fade to mauvish-purple

Medium

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£70.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know
Long-flowering and tolerant of hot summers
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1968. Caerhays Castle hybrid, Cornwall, UK.
Youtube video
https://youtu.be/UrkyI4Ncg_0
Caerhays bred plants
Magnolias - smaller gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Large, oval leaves 19-20cm (8-10in) long
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Dark purple-red fades to mauvish-pink.
Red
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
20-25cm (8-10in) across.
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Entire
Height
5m (16ft)
Spread
5m (16ft)
Tree
Long flowering season.
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.
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)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich.
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds.
Partial shade
Broadly columnar
Broadly conical