MAGNOLIA 'Susan'

Description:Common name: Magnolia 'Susan'. From mid spring dark burgundy buds open to narrow goblet-shaped flowers which are purple-red on the outside and paler on the inside and each petal is slightly twisted. The fragrant flowers are quite stunning and appear before leaves and amongst the mid green leaves until mid-summer

Uses: An upright magnolia which will make an excellent specimen plant in most gardens

Climate/Position: Full or partial sun avoiding early morning sun, if possible to avoid damage of late frost

Height/Spread: 4 metres x 3 metres

Soil Requirements: Best in a rich deep soil with plenty of moisture and slightly acidic soil though fairly lime tolerant

Pruning: No pruning required. Any shaping of the plant is best done after the plant has finished the main flowering period in late spring

Special Requirements: Mulch in spring to maintain moisture especially on drier soils

Additional Interest: Kosar hybrid of Magnolia which is a cross between M. liliiflora x M. stellata. The genus name honours Pierre Magnol, French botanist (1638-1715)