MAGNOLIA x loebneri 'Wildcat'

A stellata shape but with up to 52 tepals giving a 'Chrysanthemum' effect. Soft pink buds open to white. Grows to 5-8m

Large

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

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£80.00 each

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Good to know
From a batch of seed from M. kobus var. borealis. Can bloom for up to 6 weeks.
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. A seedling selected by Larry Langford, Gibson, Tennessee
Magnolias - smaller gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Narrowly obovate, mid green leaves 10-15cm (4-5in) long.
White
Pink buds
Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
Star-shaped
10-12cm (4-5in) across
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Entire
Obovate
Height
5m (16ft)
Spread
4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub
Or small tree. Slender-branched, upright habit. Full flowers with 50+ tepals
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 - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Scented flowers
Spring Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich.
Neutral to acid soil
Neutral to alkaline soil
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds.
Partial shade