MAGNOLIA obovata 'Pink Flush'

Commonly known as Japanese big-leaf magnolia

Creamy flowers with a pink flush

Seedling

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

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£25.00

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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Burncoose speciality
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Kuril Islands and Japanese Islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Ryukyus). Garden origin UK, 1940s or 50s, F. Hanger, RHS Wisley
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Large, mid-green leaves to 50cm (20in) long, clustered at the ends of the shoots.
Cup-shaped
To 20cm (8in) across
Fully hardy
Entire
Obovate
Tree
Very vigorous tree, conical when young, wide-spreading at maturity. Produces very large flowers with 9-12 tepals and crimson stamens after the leaves. Long, red fruits follow
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
Strong, fruity scent
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