Magnolia × soulangeana

magnolia

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April to May
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  One of the most popular magnolias, with large, dark green leaves that start to appear in mid spring, at about the same time as the huge, deep rose-pink or white, goblet-shaped flowers. This is a good magnolia for smaller gardens,as it remains a shapely shrub for many years, and even when it is mature, is a manageable small tree.
  
  
• Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.