MAGNOLIA x thompsoniana

(tripetala x virginiana) - large fragrant parchment coloured flowers throught the summer even in young plants

Large

Pot size - 5 to 7.5 Litre

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£80.00 each

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Good to know
Found amongst M. virginiana seedlings
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. London, UK. c1808. Mr Thompson, Nurseryman, Mile End.
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Leaves to 25cm (10in) long, persisting into winter
Cream
Parchment coloured flowers over a long period.
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
Fully hardy
Entire
Elliptic
Ovate
Height
6m (20ft)
Spread
6m (20ft)
Tree
Sprawling habit
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)
Scented flowers
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds.
Partial shade
Rounded to broadly spreading