MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'

Large and distinct translucent pink flowers which are paler inside. The original plant grows at Caerhays Castle and was awarded an FCC in 1967

Medium

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre

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£70.00 each

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1967. A Caerhays hybrid, Cornwall, UK.
Caerhays bred plants
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Leaves to 25cm (10in) long
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Entire
Elliptic
Oblong
Ovate
Height
15m (50ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich.
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds.
Partial shade
Broadly conical
Spreading with age