MAGNOLIA 'J.C. Williams'

A Caerhays hybrid between sprengeri 'Diva' and sargentiana robusta with a most striking and unusual deep red colour which appears on opening almost black from a distance. Flowers at a very young age and is an absolute must for any enthusiast

Medium

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

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£70.00 each

Large

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

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£80.00 each

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

Flowering

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Caerhays Castle, Cornwall, UK. Philip Tregunna, Head Gardener
Caerhays bred plants
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Deep reddish purple
Red
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
Fully hardy
Entire
Obovate
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
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 - 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
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds
Partial shade
Broadly columnar
Rounded to broadly spreading