MAGNOLIA campbellii subsp. mollicomata 'Lanarth'

Large cyclamen-purple flowers of this subspecies of M. mollicomata raised at Lanarth

Large

Pot size - 5 to 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£80.00 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
Collected by George Forrest in 1924 from Yunnan Province, China
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Magnolias - smaller gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Leaves to 25cm (10in) long
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Cyclamen purple - flushed white inside
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Entire
Elliptic
Ovate
Height
5m (16ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
Tree
Slow-growing small tree or large shrub
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