MAGNOLIA 'F. J. Williams'

A sensational hybrid raised at Caerhays. Early flowering with a striking deep reddish purple flower

Seedling

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre

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£25.00

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
M. sargentiana var. robusta x M. mollicomata 'Lanarth'
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
Place of origin
Garden origin. 2009. Caerhays Estate, Cornwall, UK
Caerhays bred plants
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Reddish purple
Fully hardy
Entire
Elliptic
Oblong
Height
10m (33ft) or more
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
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)
Spring 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