MAGNOLIA 'Sweet Valentine

Deciduous

Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - rose/purple

Height - 4m (13ft)

Spread - 3m (10ft)

Tall Shrub

Tree

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)

Full sun - shelter from strong winds.

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - M. 'Sweet Simplicity' x M. 'Black Tulip'

Pests & Diseases - scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.

Place of origin - New Zealand. Vance Hooper, Waitara

Flower Shape - Tulip -

Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest - Spring -

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich

Neutral to acid soil

Tree Shape - Broadly conical -

Rounded to broadly spreading