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  • MAGNOLIA 'Theodora'
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    MAGNOLIA 'Theodora'

    Goblet shaped purple flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      M. 'Dark Shadow' x M. campbellii mollicomata 'Maurice Foster'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Honey fungus, coral spot, scale insects
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. UK. Maurice Foster
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Goblet-shaped
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • 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
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
      Partial shade
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