Magnolia Manchu Fan
£35.00
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notes
Growing into a large, deciduous shrub or tree, Magnolia Manchu Fan is known for producing a profusion of creamy white, goblet shaped flowers in April, with a little pink smudge at the base. This variety has an architectural presence, beautiful as statement planting or at the back of a mixed border.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 4.5L
- Height and Spread: 4-8m (13-26ft) x 2.5-84m (8-13ft) after 10-20 years
Features
notes
Growing into a large, deciduous shrub or tree, Magnolia Manchu Fan is known for producing a profusion of creamy white, goblet shaped flowers in April, with a little pink smudge at the base. This variety has an architectural presence, beautiful as statement planting or at the back of a mixed border.
Insights
Magnolias are native to Southern China, but this variety was created by an American breeder in California, Tod Gresham. Magnolias evolved very early, before bees, so were pollinated by beetles attracted by the scent of the flowers.
Details
Flowers: Dramatic, lightly scented flowers emerge from furry buds from April - May onwards. After flowering cone-like seed pods develop containing bright red seeds.
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun, partial shade
- Sheltered
- Hardy
Care
Prune if necessary after flowering to remove dead, damaged, diseased or badly placed branches. Apply mulch in early spring. Protect from cold wind.
Scent
Flowers are lightly scented
Glossary