MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Sidbury'

Raised at Sidbury Manor in Devon this is one of the earliest campbellii crosses to flower in Cornwall with attractive lighter pink flowers

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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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
UK. Sidbury Manor, Devon
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Leaves to 25cm (10in) long
Red
Strong red/pink
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
Fully hardy
Entire
Elliptic
Oblong
Ovate
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
4m (13ft)
Tree
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 - 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