Magnolia Daybreak AGM

Superb large scented blooms, deep pink on the outside, paler on the inside, flowering profusely in April and May.  Strong growing columnar habit.  Give shelter from cold winds.  Height 2-4metres in 10 years.  Best in moist acid soils.

Raised by August Kehr at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, and rated as one of his best magnolias.  The original plant, registered in 1991, is 12 metres tall and only 2.5 metres wide.     

Good to know

Magnolias consist of deciduous and evergreen large shrubs or feature size trees, many with nicely scented flowers in spring and summer. They provide great structure in the garden, as well as stunning flowers in shades of white, pink and purple in early spring, followed by the yellow flowering varieties which tend to be a little later, and can avoid the frosts.

We have an excellent modern range including the latest varieties from top breeders around the world. Being new and grafted, they do cost a bit more, but they are good value compared to other suppliers. Due to delivery constraints, we are only able to send young plants, but these do establish better than mature stock anyway.

Magnolias prefer full sun, cool roots and shelter from strong winds. They are not suitable for growing in patio pots, which they will quickly outgrow. Plant in free draining, moisture retentive neutral to slightly acidic soil, deeply worked with added ericaceous compost. After planting, feed with a good ericaceous fertilizer and mulch well. Apply slow release fertilizer every spring whilst the plant is establishing, at the rate of a teaspoon per 3 litre plant, rising to a handful for a more mature plant. Most stellata hybrids will flower from the 4 litre size, and soulangeana hybrids will flower once they reach about 2 metres high, but be aware that some magnolias (eg campbelli) can take up to 40 years to flower.

Magnolias were amongst the first plants on Earth to reproduce using flowers pollinated by insects. They are native to America and Asia, but not Europe. The Magnolia was named by Linnaeus in commemoration of Pierre Magnol, who was Louis XIV's doctor and a professor of Botany. Magnolia grandiflora was introduced into Britain from America in 1734. The first magnolias from China arrived around 1780, and proved much hardier than those from America.

Please note: Deer like to rub their antlers on the stems, so a 1 metre high ring of netting protection may be necessary for a few years if you have deer present.

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