MAGNOLIA sprengeri 'Diva'
MAGNOLIA sprengeri 'Diva'
Grafts from the original plant at Caerhays which is now dead. Flowers are rosy-pink outside and pale pink inside, and have a distinct erect habit. 'Diva' is italian for 'goddess'
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
Caerhays Castle, Cornwall, UK. -
Caerhays bred plants
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Magnolias - larger gardens
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Magnolia
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Deciduousdark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rosy pink / pale pink -
Cup-shapedTo 15cm (6in) across with 12-15 tepals.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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Tree
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds. -
Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
